US Bridges

FAU 3345 Seminary over Town Branch Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 1 Blk W SH 82 · Structure no. 122350000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3345 Seminary over Town Branch Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAU 3345 Seminary 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3345 Seminary
CrossesTown Branch Creek
Location1 Blk W SH 82
RouteCity Street 3345
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.91779, -94.97036
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3345 Seminary over Town Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 3345 Seminary over Town Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3345 Seminary over Town Branch Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3345 Seminary over Town Branch Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3345 Seminary over Town Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.