US Bridges

FAS 7420 over Curl Creek

Good

Washington County, Oklahoma · .5 MI S of Oglesby · Structure no. 197960000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 7420 over Curl Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 7420 over Curl Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 7420
CrossesCurl Creek
Location.5 MI S of Oglesby
RouteCounty Highway 7420
Coordinates36.61743, -95.8455
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2022)
Projected traffic342 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$634,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 7420 over Curl Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 7420 over Curl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 7420 over Curl Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 7420 over Curl Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 7420 over Curl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.