US Bridges

FAS 1511 over Muddy Boggy Creek

FairPosted for load

Coal County, Oklahoma · 9.8 N & 3.8 E of Tupelo · Structure no. 242500000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1511 over Muddy Boggy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1511 over Muddy Boggy Creek in Coal County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1511
CrossesMuddy Boggy Creek
Location9.8 N & 3.8 E of Tupelo
RouteCounty Highway 1511
CountyCoal County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.74759, -96.35815
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1511 over Muddy Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1511 over Muddy Boggy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1511 over Muddy Boggy Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1511 over Muddy Boggy Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1511 over Muddy Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.