US Bridges

FAU 7740 (gore) EB over East Cache Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI E US277 · Structure no. 181200000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,690
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7740 (gore) EB over East Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7740 (gore) EB over East Cache Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 9,690 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,485 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7740 (gore) EB
CrossesEast Cache Creek
Location0.4 MI E US277
RouteCity Street 7740
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.60842, -98.36959
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,690 (2022)
Projected traffic15,485 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$862,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7740 (gore) EB over East Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7740 (gore) EB over East Cache 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) EB over East Cache Creek carry?

About 9,690 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7740 (gore) EB over East Cache Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7740 (gore) EB over East Cache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.