US Bridges

FAS 6914 over Waurika Lake

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 4.0 MI S of Corum · Structure no. 190930000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
458
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 6914 over Waurika Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 6914 over Waurika Lake in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 6914
CrossesWaurika Lake
Location4.0 MI S of Corum
RouteCounty Highway 6914
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.30399, -98.10585
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2022)
Projected traffic733 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$862,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 6914 over Waurika Lake built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 6914 over Waurika Lake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 6914 over Waurika Lake carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 6914 over Waurika Lake?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 6914 over Waurika Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.