US Bridges

IRR FAS 3802 over Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 5.1 MI S SH 9 Hobart · Structure no. 029000000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR FAS 3802 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying IRR FAS 3802 over Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR FAS 3802
CrossesCreek
Location5.1 MI S SH 9 Hobart
RouteCounty Highway 3802
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.94224, -99.09619
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR FAS 3802 over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is IRR FAS 3802 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IRR FAS 3802 over Creek carry?

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

How long is IRR FAS 3802 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR FAS 3802 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.