US Bridges

FAS 1696C over E. Cache Creek Oflow

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 2S 3.3E of JCT I-44&SH36 · Structure no. 237020000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1696C over E. Cache Creek Oflow is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1696C over E. Cache Creek Oflow in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1696C
CrossesE. Cache Creek Oflow
Location2S 3.3E of JCT I-44&SH36
RouteCounty Highway 1615
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.47791, -98.35809
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1696C over E. Cache Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1696C over E. Cache Creek Oflow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1696C over E. Cache Creek Oflow carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1696C over E. Cache Creek Oflow?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1696C over E. Cache Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.