US Bridges

FAU 5181 over Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · Veterans & .8 S Tamarack · Structure no. 262380000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5181 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 5181 over Creek in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 200 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 5181
CrossesCreek
LocationVeterans & .8 S Tamarack
RouteCity Street N2060
Coordinates34.6553, -99.2993
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width200 ft (61 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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 1,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5181 over Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5181 over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.