US Bridges

FAU 3241 over Cat Creek

Good

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 0.9 Mi. S. SH 20 · Structure no. 220250000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3241 over Cat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3241 over Cat Creek in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAU 3241
CrossesCat Creek
Location0.9 Mi. S. SH 20
RouteCity Street 3241
Coordinates36.29423, -95.61496
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$640,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3241 over Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3241 over Cat 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3241 over Cat Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3241 over Cat Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3241 over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.