US Bridges

FAU 7760 (cache RD over Meadowbrook Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 52 ST & Cache Road · Structure no. 197180000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,550
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7760 (cache RD over Meadowbrook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 7760 (cache RD over Meadowbrook Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 27,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,059 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7760 (cache RD
CrossesMeadowbrook Creek
Location52 ST & Cache Road
RouteCity Street 7760
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.62335, -98.45809
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,550 (2022)
Projected traffic44,059 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 7760 (cache RD over Meadowbrook Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7760 (cache RD over Meadowbrook 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 7760 (cache RD over Meadowbrook Creek carry?

About 27,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7760 (cache RD over Meadowbrook Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7760 (cache RD over Meadowbrook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.