US Bridges

FAU 4020 (country over Creek

Good

Grady County, Oklahoma · 0.4E 16th on Country Club · Structure no. 156000000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,626
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4020 (country over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 4020 (country over Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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.

It carries about 3,626 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,802 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 4020 (country
CrossesCreek
Location0.4E 16th on Country Club
RouteCity Street 4020
Coordinates35.01493, -97.94677
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,626 (2022)
Projected traffic5,802 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4020 (country over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4020 (country over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4020 (country over Creek carry?

About 3,626 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4020 (country over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAU 4020 (country over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.