US Bridges

S.H. 3 over Abandoned R.R. under

Fair

Coal County, Oklahoma · 5.3 MI E Pontotoc C/L · Structure no. 193490000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 3 over Abandoned R.R. under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 3 over Abandoned R.R. under in Coal 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,080 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 3
CrossesAbandoned R.R. under
Location5.3 MI E Pontotoc C/L
RouteState Highway 3
CountyCoal County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.61178, -96.43443
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,080 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 3 over Abandoned R.R. under built?

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

What condition is S.H. 3 over Abandoned R.R. under 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 3 over Abandoned R.R. under carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 3 over Abandoned R.R. under?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 3 over Abandoned R.R. under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.