E1395 over Poteau River
PoorPosted for loadLe Flore County, Oklahoma · 3.0 MI S of US 271 · Structure no. 128470000000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 337 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E1395 over Poteau River is a steel truss - thru carrying E1395 over Poteau River in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E1395 over Poteau River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is E1395 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does E1395 over Poteau River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E1395 over Poteau River?
The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns E1395 over Poteau River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.