US Bridges

Franklin Lane over Boomer Creek

Poor

Payne County, Oklahoma · .1W of Husband · Structure no. 191890000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Lane over Boomer Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Franklin Lane over Boomer Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFranklin Lane
CrossesBoomer Creek
Location.1W of Husband
RouteCity Street E0605
Coordinates36.13765, -97.06164
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$357,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Lane over Boomer Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Lane over Boomer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin Lane over Boomer Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Lane over Boomer Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Lane over Boomer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.