FAS 4725 over Cottonwood Creek

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Major County, Oklahoma · 2.5N 5.7 W of Fairview · Structure no. 188160000000000

Built: 1975; 50 years old
Condition: Good; inspected February 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 25 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 100; 2022 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 4725 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 4725 over Cottonwood Creek in Major County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 4725

CrossesCottonwood Creek

Location2.5N 5.7 W of Fairview

RouteCounty Highway 4725

CountyMajor County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates36.30414, -98.58003

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 inspectionFebruary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)

Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$225,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 4725 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 4725 over Cottonwood 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 4725 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 4725 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 4725 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.