US Bridges

FAU 5480 Highland over Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · E of Philadelphia · Structure no. 118980000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5480 Highland over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 5480 Highland over Creek in Pottawatomie 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,080 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 5480 Highland
CrossesCreek
LocationE of Philadelphia
RouteCity Street 5480
Coordinates35.33268, -96.91903
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2022)
Projected traffic14,080 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5480 Highland over Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 5480 Highland 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5480 Highland over Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5480 Highland over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5480 Highland over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.