US Bridges

FAS 7003 over Cow Creek

Good

Texas County, Oklahoma · .5N 4.W .2N of Hough · Structure no. 164350000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 7003 over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 7003 over Cow Creek in Texas County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 7003
CrossesCow Creek
Location.5N 4.W .2N of Hough
RouteCounty Highway 7003
Coordinates36.8797, -101.64961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
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

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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 7003 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 7003 over Cow 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 7003 over Cow Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 7003 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 7003 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.