US Bridges

N Porter Ave over Little River

FairPosted for load

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.6 S Franklin RD · Structure no. 052740000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,782
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Porter Ave over Little River is a concrete arch - deck carrying N Porter Ave over Little River in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,782 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,494 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesN Porter Ave
CrossesLittle River
Location0.6 S Franklin RD
RouteCity Street 9461
Coordinates35.26883, -97.44134
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,782 (2022)
Projected traffic9,494 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Porter Ave over Little River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Porter Ave over Little River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N Porter Ave over Little River carry?

About 6,782 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Porter Ave over Little River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N Porter Ave over Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.