US Bridges

FAS 7511 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Washita County, Oklahoma · 3 N and 4.2 E of Mt. View · Structure no. 007690000000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 7511 over Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 7511 over Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 7511
CrossesCreek
Location3 N and 4.2 E of Mt. View
RouteCounty Highway 7511
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.14621, -98.64996
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 7511 over Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 7511 over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 7511 over Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 7511 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 7511 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.