US Bridges

FAU 2031 (i St.) over Miller Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 2.1 MI N of US 70 · Structure no. 053070000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2031 (i St.) over Miller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 2031 (i St.) over Miller Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAU 2031 (i St.)
CrossesMiller Creek
Location2.1 MI N of US 70
RouteCounty Highway 2031
Coordinates34.04142, -95.52564
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2031 (i St.) over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2031 (i St.) over Miller 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2031 (i St.) over Miller Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2031 (i St.) over Miller Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2031 (i St.) over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.