US Bridges

FAS 1650C over Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 3E&4.1S of JCT SH7&SH65 · Structure no. 109810000000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1650C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1650C over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1650C
CrossesCreek
Location3E&4.1S of JCT SH7&SH65
RouteCounty Highway 1633
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.5338, -98.1597
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2022)
Projected traffic333 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 1650C over Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1650C 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 1650C over Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1650C over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1650C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.