US Bridges

FAS 7516 over Bear Creek

Good

Washita County, Oklahoma · 4.0 N 4.8 W Corn · Structure no. 233300000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 7516 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 7516 over Bear Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 7516
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.0 N 4.8 W Corn
RouteCounty Highway 7516
Coordinates35.43604, -98.86495
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$508,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 7516 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 7516 over Bear 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 7516 over Bear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 7516 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 7516 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.