US Bridges

FSR A45 over Kelly Branch

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 0.01 MI S of HWY 270 · Structure no. 080901000015614

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR A45 over Kelly Branch is a concrete slab carrying FSR A45 over Kelly Branch in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFSR A45
CrossesKelly Branch
Location0.01 MI S of HWY 270
RouteFederal Lands Road 0A45
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.81122, -94.64501
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1992)
Projected traffic112 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR A45 over Kelly Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR A45 over Kelly Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FSR A45 over Kelly Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is FSR A45 over Kelly Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns FSR A45 over Kelly Branch?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.