US Bridges

FAU 1949 (10 Th) over Coal Creek

Poor

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI S of I-40 · Structure no. 116990000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1949 (10 Th) over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 1949 (10 Th) over Coal Creek in Okmulgee 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 3 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1949 (10 Th)
CrossesCoal Creek
Location0.1 MI S of I-40
RouteCity Street 1949
CountyOkmulgee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.43252, -95.9942
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1949 (10 Th) over Coal Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 1949 (10 Th) over Coal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1949 (10 Th) over Coal Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1949 (10 Th) over Coal Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 1949 (10 Th) over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.