US Bridges

FAU 3355(MSK. Ave over Ross Branch Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI N US 62 · Structure no. 137910000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3355(MSK. Ave over Ross Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 3355(MSK. Ave over Ross Branch Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3355(MSK. Ave
CrossesRoss Branch Creek
Location0.4 MI N US 62
RouteCity Street 3355
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.89572, -94.97659
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 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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(MSK. Ave over Ross Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3355(MSK. Ave over Ross 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 3355(MSK. Ave over Ross Branch Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3355(MSK. Ave over Ross Branch Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3355(MSK. Ave over Ross Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.