US Bridges

FAS 3814 over Little Elk Creek

Fair

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · .8 MI W of Hobart · Structure no. 095050000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3814 over Little Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3814 over Little Elk Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3814
CrossesLittle Elk Creek
Location.8 MI W of Hobart
RouteCounty Highway 3814
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.02943, -99.11984
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$657,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3814 over Little Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FAS 3814 over Little Elk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3814 over Little Elk Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 3814 over Little Elk Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3814 over Little Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.