US Bridges

FAS 1620C over Post Oak Creek

PoorPosted for load

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.9 S 4.4 W of US 62 · Structure no. 032170000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
731
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1620C over Post Oak Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 1620C over Post Oak Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 731 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 1620C
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location1.9 S 4.4 W of US 62
RouteCounty Highway 6103
Coordinates34.61374, -98.70872
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2022)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$702,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1620C over Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1620C over Post Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1620C over Post Oak Creek carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1620C over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1620C over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.