US Bridges

FAS 7503 over Creek

Good

Washita County, Oklahoma · 1 W 1 MI N of Canute · Structure no. 155980000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 7503 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 7503 over Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 7503
CrossesCreek
Location1 W 1 MI N of Canute
RouteCounty Highway 7503
Coordinates35.43613, -99.29382
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic200 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 7503 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 7503 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 7503 over Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 7503 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 7503 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.