US Bridges

36th Ave NE over Little River

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.2 N Franklin RD · Structure no. 226420000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th Ave NE over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 36th Ave NE over Little River in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries36th Ave NE
CrossesLittle River
Location0.2 N Franklin RD
RouteCity Street N3150
Coordinates35.27977, -97.38858
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2022)
Projected traffic333 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$653,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 36th Ave NE over Little River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36th Ave NE over Little River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 36th Ave NE over Little River carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 36th Ave NE over Little River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 36th Ave NE over Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.