US Bridges

FAU 7681 (w 38 St) over Wolf Creek E Br.

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · .1 S of Rogers Lane · Structure no. 218550000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,116
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7681 (w 38 St) over Wolf Creek E Br. is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 7681 (w 38 St) over Wolf Creek E Br. in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,116 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,986 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7681 (w 38 St)
CrossesWolf Creek E Br.
Location.1 S of Rogers Lane
RouteCity Street 7681
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.63761, -98.43994
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 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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 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 width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,116 (2022)
Projected traffic4,986 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7681 (w 38 St) over Wolf Creek E Br. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7681 (w 38 St) over Wolf Creek E Br. 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 7681 (w 38 St) over Wolf Creek E Br. carry?

About 3,116 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7681 (w 38 St) over Wolf Creek E Br.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7681 (w 38 St) over Wolf Creek E Br.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.