US Bridges

FAS 2531C over Cherokee Sandy Creek

Fair

Garvin County, Oklahoma · 4.9 MI N SH 29 · Structure no. 210710000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2531C over Cherokee Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2531C over Cherokee Sandy Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2531C
CrossesCherokee Sandy Creek
Location4.9 MI N SH 29
RouteCounty Highway 2531C
CountyGarvin County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.7228, -97.12521
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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$584,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2531C over Cherokee Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2531C over Cherokee Sandy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2531C over Cherokee Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 2531C over Cherokee Sandy Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2531C over Cherokee Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.