FAS 1658C over Creek

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Comanche County, Oklahoma · 3W&3.4N of JCT SH7&SH65 · Structure no. 056980000000000

Built: 1938; 87 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition: Good; inspected August 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 21 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 811; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1658C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1658C over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 87 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,298 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1658C

CrossesCreek

Location3W&3.4N of JCT SH7&SH65

RouteCounty Highway 1604

CountyComanche County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates34.64325, -98.26496

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	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)

Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2022)

Projected traffic1,298 by 2042

Trucks15%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1658C over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FAS 1658C 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 1658C over Creek carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1658C over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1658C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.