US Bridges

FAU 6741 (gulick S over Coody Creek

PoorPosted for load

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 0.6 MI N Peak Blvd. · Structure no. 109290000000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6741 (gulick S over Coody Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 6741 (gulick S over Coody Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6741 (gulick S
CrossesCoody Creek
Location0.6 MI N Peak Blvd.
RouteCity Street 6741
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.72053, -95.35809
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$514,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6741 (gulick S over Coody Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6741 (gulick S over Coody Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 6741 (gulick S over Coody Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6741 (gulick S over Coody Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6741 (gulick S over Coody Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.