US Bridges

FAS 7514 over Creek

Good

Washita County, Oklahoma · 1 S 1.6 MI E Cowden · Structure no. 154020000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 7514 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 7514 over Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 7514
CrossesCreek
Location1 S 1.6 MI E Cowden
RouteCounty Highway 7514
Coordinates35.23312, -98.68159
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 7514 over Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 7514 over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 7514 over Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 7514 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 7514 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.