US Bridges

Railroad under over Choctaw RD Service RD

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · .6 E of Gray Street · Structure no. 333070000000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad under over Choctaw RD Service RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad under over Choctaw RD Service RD in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRailroad under
CrossesChoctaw RD Service RD
Location.6 E of Gray Street
RouteState Highway 1398
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.29016, -94.44182
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad under over Choctaw RD Service RD built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad under over Choctaw RD Service RD 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 Railroad under over Choctaw RD Service RD carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Railroad under over Choctaw RD Service RD?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad under over Choctaw RD Service RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.