FAS 1624C over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 6N&1.7E of JCT SH7&SH65 · Structure no. 198610000000000

Built: 1981; 44 years old
Condition: Good; inspected August 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 21 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 90; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1624C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1624C over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1624C

CrossesCreek

Location6N&1.7E of JCT SH7&SH65

RouteCounty Highway 1625

CountyComanche County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates34.68105, -98.18352

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionAugust 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusPosted for load restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating31 US tons

Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)

Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)

Projected traffic144 by 2042

Trucks15%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency

Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 1624C over Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1624C 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1624C over Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1624C over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1624C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.