FAS 3809 over West Otter Creek

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Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 2 N 8.4 MI W Cooperton · Structure no. 227640000000000

Built: 1991; 34 years old
Condition: Good; inspected October 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 45 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 100; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3809 over West Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 3809 over West Otter Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3809

CrossesWest Otter Creek

Location2 N 8.4 MI W Cooperton

RouteCounty Highway 3809

CountyKiowa County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates34.89946, -99.03064

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionOctober 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating60 US tons

Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)

Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)

Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)

Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation

Estimated improvement cost$225,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3809 over West Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3809 over West Otter 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 3809 over West Otter Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 3809 over West Otter Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3809 over West Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.