US Bridges

FAU 1459(AIRPORT R over Mcmurtrey Creek

Poor

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · SE Edge of Poteau · Structure no. 129700000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1459(AIRPORT R over Mcmurtrey Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAU 1459(AIRPORT R over Mcmurtrey Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1459(AIRPORT R
CrossesMcmurtrey Creek
LocationSE Edge of Poteau
RouteCity Street 1459
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.03768, -94.62152
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1459(AIRPORT R over Mcmurtrey Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1459(AIRPORT R over Mcmurtrey Creek 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 1459(AIRPORT R over Mcmurtrey Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1459(AIRPORT R over Mcmurtrey Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1459(AIRPORT R over Mcmurtrey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.