US Bridges

FAU 7780 (rogers L over East Cache Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI East of US 62 · Structure no. 213190000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,883
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7780 (rogers L over East Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7780 (rogers L over East Cache Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,883 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,013 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7780 (rogers L
CrossesEast Cache Creek
Location1.4 MI East of US 62
RouteCity Street 7780
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.63771, -98.3621
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,883 (2022)
Projected traffic3,013 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7780 (rogers L over East Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7780 (rogers L 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 7780 (rogers L over East Cache Creek carry?

About 1,883 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7780 (rogers L over East Cache Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7780 (rogers L over East Cache Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.