US Bridges

FAU6721/S Cherokee over Coody Creek

FairPosted for load

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 0.8 MI N Peak Blvd · Structure no. 150570000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU6721/S Cherokee over Coody Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU6721/S Cherokee over Coody 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU6721/S Cherokee
CrossesCoody Creek
Location0.8 MI N Peak Blvd
RouteCity Street 6721
Coordinates35.72566, -95.37603
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$521,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU6721/S Cherokee over Coody Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU6721/S Cherokee over Coody 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 FAU6721/S Cherokee over Coody Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU6721/S Cherokee over Coody Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU6721/S Cherokee over Coody Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.