US Bridges

FAS 7102 over Deep Red Creek

FairPosted for load

Tillman County, Oklahoma · 4.9 Mi. E. of Manitou · Structure no. 095210000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 7102 over Deep Red Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS 7102 over Deep Red Creek in Tillman County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 7102
CrossesDeep Red Creek
Location4.9 Mi. E. of Manitou
RouteCounty Highway 7102
Coordinates34.50739, -98.89197
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$763,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 7102 over Deep Red Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 7102 over Deep Red 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 7102 over Deep Red Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 7102 over Deep Red Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 7102 over Deep Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.