US Bridges

Bronze Medal RD over N Fork of Little River

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 100 S NE 8th ST · Structure no. 188750000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bronze Medal RD over N Fork of Little River is a concrete culvert carrying Bronze Medal RD over N Fork of Little River in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBronze Medal RD
CrossesN Fork of Little River
Location100 S NE 8th ST
RouteCity Street N3106
Coordinates35.34517, -97.465
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bronze Medal RD over N Fork of Little River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bronze Medal RD over N Fork of 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bronze Medal RD over N Fork of Little River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bronze Medal RD over N Fork of Little River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Bronze Medal RD over N Fork of Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.