US Bridges

FAU 6741 (gulick S over Creek

Poor

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI N Hancock St. · Structure no. 119840000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6741 (gulick S over Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAU 6741 (gulick S over Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6741 (gulick S
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 MI N Hancock St.
RouteCity Street 6741
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.72654, -95.35812
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6741 (gulick S over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6741 (gulick S over 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 2024.

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

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6741 (gulick S over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6741 (gulick S over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.