US Bridges

FAU 7740 (gore Blv over Wolf Creek

Poor

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 2.7 MI E FAU 7601 · Structure no. 193340000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
105 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,970
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7740 (gore Blv over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 7740 (gore Blv over Wolf Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,970 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,331 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7740 (gore Blv
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2.7 MI E FAU 7601
RouteCity Street 7740
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.60876, -98.44424
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,970 (2022)
Projected traffic22,331 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7740 (gore Blv over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7740 (gore Blv over Wolf Creek carry?

About 13,970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7740 (gore Blv over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.