US Bridges

Franklin RD over Little River

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.2 W 72nd Ave NE · Structure no. 193480000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,971
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin RD over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin RD over Little River in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,971 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,416 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin RD
CrossesLittle River
Location0.2 W 72nd Ave NE
RouteCity Street 1418C
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.27616, -97.34038
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,971 (2022)
Projected traffic3,416 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$735,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin RD 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 Franklin RD over Little River carry?

About 1,971 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Franklin RD over Little River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin RD over Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.