US Bridges

FAU 3355(GRAND Av) over Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI N of Downing · Structure no. 126550000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3355(GRAND Av) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 3355(GRAND Av) over Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,680 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3355(GRAND Av)
CrossesCreek
Location0.9 MI N of Downing
RouteCity Street 3355
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.92751, -94.96677
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than 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 span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2022)
Projected traffic15,680 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3355(GRAND Av) over Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3355(GRAND Av) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3355(GRAND Av) over Creek carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3355(GRAND Av) over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3355(GRAND Av) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.