US Bridges

FAS 1217 over Sugar Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI W of Nelson · Structure no. 245380000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1217 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1217 over Sugar Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 1217
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.4 MI W of Nelson
RouteCounty Highway 1217
Coordinates34.12756, -95.70253
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1217 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1217 over Sugar 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 FAS 1217 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1217 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1217 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.