FAS 1608C over Creek

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Comanche County, Oklahoma · 4. N 1.1 E of SH 49 · Structure no. 019610000000000

Built: 1928; 97 years old
Condition: Good; inspected August 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 26 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 610; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1608C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1608C over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1608C

CrossesCreek

Location4. N 1.1 E of SH 49

RouteCounty Highway 1608C

CountyComanche County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates34.78268, -98.44603

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	4 Poor	Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionAugust 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating41 US tons

Inventory rating24 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 width32 ft (9.8 m)

Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2022)

Projected traffic976 by 2042

Trucks15%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation

Estimated improvement cost$225,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1608C over Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1608C over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1608C over Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1608C over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1608C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.