US Bridges

FAU 7700 (lee) over Wolf Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 5.2 MI E of City Limit · Structure no. 109370000000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,709
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7700 (lee) over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7700 (lee) over Wolf Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 77 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 7,709 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,448 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7700 (lee)
CrossesWolf Creek
Location5.2 MI E of City Limit
RouteCity Street 7700
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59429, -98.44093
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,709 (2022)
Projected traffic12,448 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7700 (lee) over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FAU 7700 (lee) over Wolf 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7700 (lee) over Wolf Creek carry?

About 7,709 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7700 (lee) over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7700 (lee) over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.