US Bridges

FAU 6701 (24 St.) over Creek

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 1.8 MI N US64; 24th ST . · Structure no. 145490000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6701 (24 St.) over Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 6701 (24 St.) over Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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 6701 (24 St.)
CrossesCreek
Location1.8 MI N US64; 24th ST .
RouteCity Street 6701
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.73743, -95.39382
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 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$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6701 (24 St.) over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6701 (24 St.) over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 6701 (24 St.) over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6701 (24 St.) over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6701 (24 St.) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.