US Bridges

Franklin ST over U.S. 69 under

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 4.41 N Tx S/L · Structure no. 151780000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin ST over U.S. 69 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin ST over U.S. 69 under in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin ST
CrossesU.S. 69 under
Location4.41 N Tx S/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBryan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.87722, -96.50056
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin ST over U.S. 69 under built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin ST over U.S. 69 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin ST over U.S. 69 under carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Franklin ST over U.S. 69 under?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin ST over U.S. 69 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.