US Bridges

FAU 7680 (bishop R over Wolf Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI E of W 38 ST · Structure no. 227650000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7680 (bishop R over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 7680 (bishop R over Wolf Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7680 (bishop R
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.7 MI E of W 38 ST
RouteCity Street 7680
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.5799, -98.42827
Functional classUrban Collector

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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2022)
Projected traffic560 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7680 (bishop R over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7680 (bishop R over Wolf 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 7680 (bishop R over Wolf Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7680 (bishop R over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7680 (bishop R over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.