US Bridges

FAU 1455 (witte ST over Poteau River

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Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 1.25 MI N of Dewey Av · Structure no. 285240000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
512 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1455 (witte ST over Poteau River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 1455 (witte ST over Poteau River in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 512 ft (156.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1455 (witte ST
CrossesPoteau River
Location1.25 MI N of Dewey Av
RouteCity Street 1455
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.0606, -94.60351
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length512 ft (156.2 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1455 (witte ST over Poteau River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1455 (witte ST over Poteau River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1455 (witte ST over Poteau River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1455 (witte ST over Poteau River?

The structure is 512 ft (156.2 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1455 (witte ST over Poteau River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.