US Bridges

FAS 2906 over Sandy Creek

Good

Harmon County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI E SH 30 · Structure no. 251550000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2906 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2906 over Sandy Creek in Harmon County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 2906
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.1 MI E SH 30
RouteCounty Highway 2906
Coordinates34.76865, -99.90984
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2906 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2906 over Sandy 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2906 over Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 2906 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2906 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.