US Bridges

Telephone RD over Little River

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 0.1 S SW 19th ST · Structure no. 249510000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telephone RD over Little River is a concrete culvert carrying Telephone RD over Little River in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTelephone RD
CrossesLittle River
Location0.1 S SW 19th ST
RouteCity Street 9401
Coordinates35.31943, -97.49451
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Telephone RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telephone 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Telephone RD over Little River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Telephone RD over Little River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Telephone RD over Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.