US Bridges

FAS 0938 over Creek

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI W US 81 · Structure no. 152180000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 0938 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 0938 over Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 0938
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 MI W US 81
RouteCounty Highway 938
Coordinates35.6675, -97.97099
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 0938 over Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 0938 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 0938 over Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 0938 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 0938 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.