US Bridges

48th Ave NE over Little River

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.4 N Franklin RD · Structure no. 207940000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
499
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

48th Ave NE over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 48th Ave NE over Little River in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 698 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries48th Ave NE
CrossesLittle River
Location0.4 N Franklin RD
RouteCity Street 1460C
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.28213, -97.37058
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2022)
Projected traffic698 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$508,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 48th Ave NE over Little River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 48th Ave NE 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 48th Ave NE over Little River carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 48th Ave NE over Little River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 48th Ave NE over Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.