US Bridges

FAS 2006 over Horse Creek

GoodPosted for load

Custer County, Oklahoma · 1 W 3.9 N Custer City · Structure no. 216140000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2006 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2006 over Horse Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 2006
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1 W 3.9 N Custer City
RouteCounty Highway 2006
Coordinates35.72328, -98.89814
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$508,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2006 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2006 over Horse 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2006 over Horse Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2006 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2006 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.