US Bridges

Les Mitchell RD over Little Fourche Maline CR

Good

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 2.9 E; 0.3 S Panola · Structure no. 284210000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Les Mitchell RD over Little Fourche Maline CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Les Mitchell RD over Little Fourche Maline CR in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLes Mitchell RD
CrossesLittle Fourche Maline CR
Location2.9 E; 0.3 S Panola
RouteCounty Highway E1440
Coordinates34.9275, -95.16278
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Les Mitchell RD over Little Fourche Maline CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Les Mitchell RD over Little Fourche Maline CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Les Mitchell RD over Little Fourche Maline CR carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Les Mitchell RD over Little Fourche Maline CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Les Mitchell RD over Little Fourche Maline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.