US Bridges

FAU 3760 (ne 22 ST over Tar Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 22nd ST Bridge · Structure no. 202840000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3760 (ne 22 ST over Tar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3760 (ne 22 ST over Tar Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3760 (ne 22 ST
CrossesTar Creek
Location22nd ST Bridge
RouteCity Street 3760
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.89999, -94.86855
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$589,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3760 (ne 22 ST over Tar Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3760 (ne 22 ST over Tar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3760 (ne 22 ST over Tar Creek carry?

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

How long is FAU 3760 (ne 22 ST over Tar Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3760 (ne 22 ST over Tar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.