FAS 1117/ E0601 over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 6.0 MI SW of Oaks · Structure no. 081520000000000

Built: 1940; 85 years old
Condition: Good; inspected July 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 21 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 491; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1117/ E0601 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1117/ E0601 over Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 491 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1117/ E0601

CrossesCreek

Location6.0 MI SW of Oaks

RouteCounty Highway 1117

CountyCherokee County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates36.14541, -94.89984

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	8 Very Good	No problems noted.

Last inspectionJuly 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusPosted for load restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Operating rating28.2 US tons

Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadHL 93

Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)

Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2022)

Projected traffic786 by 2042

Trucks15%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation

Estimated improvement cost$225,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1117/ E0601 over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1117/ E0601 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1117/ E0601 over Creek carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1117/ E0601 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1117/ E0601 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.