US Bridges

FAS 2317 over Buzzard Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Oklahoma · 3.6E 3.S of Gage · Structure no. 220100000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2317 over Buzzard Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2317 over Buzzard Creek in Ellis County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 2317
CrossesBuzzard Creek
Location3.6E 3.S of Gage
RouteCounty Highway 2317
Coordinates36.27544, -99.69403
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2022)
Projected traffic307 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$599,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2317 over Buzzard Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2317 over Buzzard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2317 over Buzzard Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2317 over Buzzard Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2317 over Buzzard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.