US Bridges

Plainview RD over Hickory Creek

Good

Carter County, Oklahoma · 0.2 N US 70/PLAINVIEW · Structure no. 272860000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainview RD over Hickory Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Plainview RD over Hickory Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPlainview RD
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.2 N US 70/PLAINVIEW
RouteCity Street N3270
Coordinates34.17629, -97.17801
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$611,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plainview RD over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plainview RD over Hickory 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Plainview RD over Hickory Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Plainview RD over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Plainview RD over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.