US Bridges

FAU 7740 (gore Blv over Numu Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · Betw 24 TH & 25 TH · Structure no. 131780000000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,031
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7740 (gore Blv over Numu Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 7740 (gore Blv over Numu Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 71 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 23,031 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,834 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7740 (gore Blv
CrossesNumu Creek
LocationBetw 24 TH & 25 TH
RouteCity Street 7740
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.60878, -98.42667
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,031 (2022)
Projected traffic36,834 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7740 (gore Blv over Numu Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FAU 7740 (gore Blv over Numu 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 7740 (gore Blv over Numu Creek carry?

About 23,031 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7740 (gore Blv over Numu Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7740 (gore Blv over Numu Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.