US Bridges

Mlk DR over B St/ E St/ (2)BNSF R.R.

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · A St/Mlk DR · Structure no. 168220000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,205 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
4,655
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk DR over B St/ E St/ (2)BNSF R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk DR over B St/ E St/ (2)BNSF R.R. in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 4,655 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,448 by 2042. The structure is 1,205 ft (367.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMlk DR
CrossesB St/ E St/ (2)BNSF R.R.
LocationA St/Mlk DR
RouteCity Street 4902
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.17749, -97.12434
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,205 ft (367.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,655 (2022)
Projected traffic7,448 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mlk DR over B St/ E St/ (2)BNSF R.R. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mlk DR over B St/ E St/ (2)BNSF R.R. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mlk DR over B St/ E St/ (2)BNSF R.R. carry?

About 4,655 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mlk DR over B St/ E St/ (2)BNSF R.R.?

The structure is 1,205 ft (367.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk DR over B St/ E St/ (2)BNSF R.R.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.