US Bridges

FAU 9681 (indian M over Choctaw Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.5N of NE 23 on Ind. Mer · Structure no. 254940000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 9681 (indian M over Choctaw Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAU 9681 (indian M over Choctaw Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 9681 (indian M
CrossesChoctaw Creek
Location0.5N of NE 23 on Ind. Mer
RouteCity Street 9681
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.50008, -97.24742
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

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$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 9681 (indian M over Choctaw Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 9681 (indian M over Choctaw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 9681 (indian M over Choctaw Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 9681 (indian M over Choctaw Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 9681 (indian M over Choctaw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.