US Bridges

FAU 7707 (w 9 TH S over Numu Creek

FairPosted for load

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI N Lee Blvd · Structure no. 147790000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
423
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7707 (w 9 TH S over Numu Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7707 (w 9 TH S over Numu Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 423 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 7707 (w 9 TH S
CrossesNumu Creek
Location0.3 MI N Lee Blvd
RouteCity Street 7707
Coordinates34.59779, -98.40165
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2022)
Projected traffic661 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7707 (w 9 TH S over Numu Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is FAU 7707 (w 9 TH S 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 7707 (w 9 TH S over Numu Creek carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7707 (w 9 TH S over Numu Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7707 (w 9 TH S over Numu Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.