US Bridges

FAU 5181 over Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · Veterans & .2 N of US-62 · Structure no. 076540000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,750
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5181 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAU 5181 over Creek in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 years old, older 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,366 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 5181
CrossesCreek
LocationVeterans & .2 N of US-62
RouteCity Street 5181
Coordinates34.63942, -99.29884
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2022)
Projected traffic12,366 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 FAU 5181 over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FAU 5181 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5181 over Creek carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5181 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5181 over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.