US Bridges

FAU 7700 (lee) over Creek

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Comanche County, Oklahoma · 2.1 MI E of City Limit · Structure no. 195260000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7700 (lee) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 7700 (lee) over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,622 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 180 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7700 (lee)
CrossesCreek
Location2.1 MI E of City Limit
RouteCity Street 7700
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.5944, -98.4985
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width180 ft (54.9 m)
Roadway width178 ft (54.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic4,622 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7700 (lee) over Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7700 (lee) over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7700 (lee) over Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7700 (lee) over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7700 (lee) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.