US Bridges

FAU 7681 (W.38st.) over Wolf Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 0.1 Mi. S. of Lee Blvd. · Structure no. 249260000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,620
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7681 (W.38st.) over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7681 (W.38st.) over Wolf Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,360 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7681 (W.38st.)
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. of Lee Blvd.
RouteCity Street 7681
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59385, -98.43984
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 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 length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,620 (2022)
Projected traffic7,360 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7681 (W.38st.) over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7681 (W.38st.) over Wolf 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7681 (W.38st.) over Wolf Creek carry?

About 4,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7681 (W.38st.) over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7681 (W.38st.) over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.