FAU 1492 (country over Poteau River
PoorClosed to trafficLe Flore County, Oklahoma · 1.1E of Shadypoint · Structure no. 011700000000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 350 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 1492 (country over Poteau River is a steel truss - thru carrying FAU 1492 (country over Poteau River in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 1492 (country over Poteau River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 1492 (country over Poteau River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 1492 (country over Poteau River carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAU 1492 (country over Poteau River?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 1492 (country over Poteau River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.