FAU 2843 (custer S over Little Deep Creek
PoorPosted for loadCuster County, Oklahoma · .2 MI S of I-40 · Structure no. 230940000000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2843 (custer S over Little Deep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2843 (custer S over Little Deep Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2843 (custer S over Little Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 2843 (custer S over Little Deep Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 2843 (custer S over Little Deep Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2843 (custer S over Little Deep Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2843 (custer S over Little Deep Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.