US Bridges

Piney Road over Evansville Creek

Good

Adair County, Oklahoma · 2.7E 2N of S.H. 51 · Structure no. 305900000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Road over Evansville Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Piney Road over Evansville Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2042. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPiney Road
CrossesEvansville Creek
Location2.7E 2N of S.H. 51
RouteCounty Highway N4741
Coordinates35.83167, -94.57611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2022)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Piney Road over Evansville Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piney Road over Evansville 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Piney Road over Evansville Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Piney Road over Evansville Creek?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Piney Road over Evansville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.