US Bridges

FAU 4720 (elk Ave) over Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI E of JCT US 81 · Structure no. 174240000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4720 (elk Ave) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 4720 (elk Ave) over Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4720 (elk Ave)
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 MI E of JCT US 81
RouteCity Street 4720
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.52158, -97.96407
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4720 (elk Ave) over Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4720 (elk Ave) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4720 (elk Ave) over Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4720 (elk Ave) over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4720 (elk Ave) over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.