US Bridges

FAS 7514 over Washita River

Good

Washita County, Oklahoma · 4.9 MI W Cowden · Structure no. 249090000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 7514 over Washita River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 7514 over Washita River in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAS 7514
CrossesWashita River
Location4.9 MI W Cowden
RouteCounty Highway 7514
Coordinates35.24771, -98.79681
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 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 traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$772,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 7514 over Washita River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 7514 over Washita River 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 Washita River carry?

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

How long is FAS 7514 over Washita River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 7514 over Washita River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.