US Bridges

FSR 53000 over Glover River

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 10.2 MI W. of US HWY 259 · Structure no. 080912000015334

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 53000 over Glover River is a concrete frame carrying FSR 53000 over Glover River in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFSR 53000
CrossesGlover River
Location10.2 MI W. of US HWY 259
RouteFederal Lands Road 53000
Coordinates34.1688, -94.9128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR 53000 over Glover River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 53000 over Glover 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FSR 53000 over Glover River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FSR 53000 over Glover River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 53000 over Glover River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.