US Bridges

FAU 3355(MUSKOGEE) over Town Branch Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · .2N of Downing · Structure no. 196760000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3355(MUSKOGEE) over Town Branch Creek is a concrete frame carrying FAU 3355(MUSKOGEE) over Town Branch Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3355(MUSKOGEE)
CrossesTown Branch Creek
Location.2N of Downing
RouteCity Street 3355
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.91806, -94.96881
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 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$545,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3355(MUSKOGEE) over Town Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3355(MUSKOGEE) 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 3355(MUSKOGEE) over Town Branch Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3355(MUSKOGEE) over Town Branch Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3355(MUSKOGEE) over Town Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.