US Bridges

FAS 2131 over Saline Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Oklahoma · .5 Mile E. of Kenwood · Structure no. 216760000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2131 over Saline Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2131 over Saline Creek in Delaware 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2131
CrossesSaline Creek
Location.5 Mile E. of Kenwood
RouteCounty Highway N4550
CountyDelaware County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.31606, -94.98199
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 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$646,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2131 over Saline Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 2131 over Saline 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2131 over Saline Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2131 over Saline Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2131 over Saline Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.