US Bridges

FAS 3309 over Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 2 W 2.9 MI S of Altus · Structure no. 054260000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3309 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 3309 over Creek in Jackson 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 3309
CrossesCreek
Location2 W 2.9 MI S of Altus
RouteCounty Highway 3309
Coordinates34.59683, -99.36904
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3309 over Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 3309 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3309 over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 3309 over Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3309 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.