US Bridges

FAU 4030(GRAND Ave over Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · .4E of US81 on Grand Ave · Structure no. 217490000000000

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
847
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4030(GRAND Ave over Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAU 4030(GRAND Ave over Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 847 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,355 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4030(GRAND Ave
CrossesCreek
Location.4E of US81 on Grand Ave
RouteCity Street 40300
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.0295, -97.92838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic847 (2022)
Projected traffic1,355 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4030(GRAND Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FAU 4030(GRAND Ave over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4030(GRAND Ave over Creek carry?

About 847 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4030(GRAND Ave over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4030(GRAND Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.