US Bridges

S.H. 112 over Poteau River Oflow

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 2.08 NE JCT US-271 · Structure no. 178960000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 112 over Poteau River Oflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 112 over Poteau River Oflow in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,240 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 112
CrossesPoteau River Oflow
Location2.08 NE JCT US-271
RouteState Highway 112
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.11284, -94.60207
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2022)
Projected traffic14,240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 112 over Poteau River Oflow built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 112 over Poteau River Oflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 112 over Poteau River Oflow carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 112 over Poteau River Oflow?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 112 over Poteau River Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.