US Bridges

FAS 3815 over Flood Cannel

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 7.0 S & 0.5 W Hobart · Structure no. 193250000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3815 over Flood Cannel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3815 over Flood Cannel in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 3815
CrossesFlood Cannel
Location7.0 S & 0.5 W Hobart
RouteCounty Highway 3815
Coordinates34.91412, -99.10244
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3815 over Flood Cannel built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3815 over Flood Cannel 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 FAS 3815 over Flood Cannel carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 3815 over Flood Cannel?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3815 over Flood Cannel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.