US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Abandoned R/R under

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI N JCT US 270 · Structure no. 169850000000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Abandoned R/R under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75 over Abandoned R/R under in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 58 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesAbandoned R/R under
Location0.1 MI N JCT US 270
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates34.96773, -96.24046
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over Abandoned R/R under built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is U.S. 75 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 75 over Abandoned R/R under carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over Abandoned R/R under?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 over Abandoned R/R under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.