US Bridges

S.H. 112 over James Fork Crk Oflow

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 8.81 NE JCT US-271 · Structure no. 190890000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
252 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 112 over James Fork Crk Oflow is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 112 over James Fork Crk Oflow in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,520 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesS.H. 112
CrossesJames Fork Crk Oflow
Location8.81 NE JCT US-271
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates35.16423, -94.50426
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2022)
Projected traffic15,520 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 112 over James Fork Crk Oflow built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 112 over James Fork Crk 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 James Fork Crk Oflow carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 112 over James Fork Crk Oflow?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 112 over James Fork Crk Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.