FAS 7409 over Butler Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI N Bartlesville · Structure no. 165440000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 7409 over Butler Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 7409 over Butler Creek in Washington 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 7409 over Butler Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 7409 over Butler Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 7409 over Butler Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FAS 7409 over Butler Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 7409 over Butler Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.