US Bridges

FAS 1680C over Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 4.6 MI N Chattanoona · Structure no. 067210000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1680C over Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 1680C over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1680C
CrossesCreek
Location4.6 MI N Chattanoona
RouteCounty Highway 1601
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.48954, -98.64463
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2022)
Projected traffic302 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1680C over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1680C over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1680C over Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1680C over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1680C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.