US Bridges

FAS 087 (E0870) over Nine Mile Creek

Good

Roger Mills County, Oklahoma · 7S 5.7W of Angora · Structure no. 279250000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 087 (E0870) over Nine Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 087 (E0870) over Nine Mile Creek in Roger Mills 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 087 (E0870)
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location7S 5.7W of Angora
RouteCounty Highway E0870
Coordinates35.75484, -99.54863
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$466,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 087 (E0870) over Nine Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 087 (E0870) over Nine Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 087 (E0870) over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 087 (E0870) over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 087 (E0870) over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.