US Bridges

FAS 3803 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 8.7 E Jt US 183 Hobart · Structure no. 021780000000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3803 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 3803 over Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3803
CrossesCreek
Location8.7 E Jt US 183 Hobart
RouteCounty Highway 3803
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.0153, -98.90624
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$231,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3803 over Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3803 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3803 over Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 3803 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3803 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.