US Bridges

FAS 2821 over Creek

Fair

Greer County, Oklahoma · 3.0 N 3.7 E of Reed · Structure no. 051310000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2821 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 2821 over Creek in Greer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFAS 2821
CrossesCreek
Location3.0 N 3.7 E of Reed
RouteCounty Highway 2821
Coordinates34.94414, -99.63259
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2821 over Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2821 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2821 over Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2821 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2821 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.