FAS 7002 over Palo Duro Creek
FairTexas County, Oklahoma · 5.2E 5.S .9E of Hardesty · Structure no. 161830000000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 440 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 7002 over Palo Duro Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 7002 over Palo Duro Creek in Texas County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 7002 over Palo Duro Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 7002 over Palo Duro 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 7002 over Palo Duro Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FAS 7002 over Palo Duro Creek?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 7002 over Palo Duro Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.