US Bridges

IRR FAS 3827 over Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 7.7 MI N of Sedan · Structure no. 024440000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR FAS 3827 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR FAS 3827 over Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR FAS 3827
CrossesCreek
Location7.7 MI N of Sedan
RouteCounty Highway 3827
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.08061, -98.76137
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR FAS 3827 over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR FAS 3827 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IRR FAS 3827 over Creek carry?

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

How long is IRR FAS 3827 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IRR FAS 3827 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.