FAS 3020 over Creek

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Harper County, Oklahoma · 1.5S 4.5E .2S of Buffalo · Structure no. 206300000000000

Built: 1984; 41 years old
Condition: Good; inspected February 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 32 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 75; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3020 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 3020 over Creek in Harper County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3020

CrossesCreek

Location1.5S 4.5E .2S of Buffalo

RouteCounty Highway 3020

CountyHarper County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates36.80948, -99.54846

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert	8 Very Good	No problems noted.

Last inspectionFebruary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 48 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

Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)

Projected traffic120 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation

Estimated improvement cost$225,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3020 over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3020 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 FAS 3020 over Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 3020 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 3020 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.