US Bridges

FAU 3380 (allen RD over Town Branch Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI W of N Grand · Structure no. 121200000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3380 (allen RD over Town Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 3380 (allen RD over Town Branch Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3380 (allen RD
CrossesTown Branch Creek
Location0.3 MI W of N Grand
RouteCity Street 3380
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.92979, -94.97193
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 3380 (allen RD over Town Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3380 (allen RD over Town Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3380 (allen RD over Town Branch Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3380 (allen RD over Town Branch Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3380 (allen RD over Town Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.