US Bridges

FAU 4488 (washingt over U.P. R.R. under

FairPosted for load

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · .05E of a Street · Structure no. 073240000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4488 (washingt over U.P. R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4488 (washingt over U.P. R.R. under in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,080 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4488 (washingt
CrossesU.P. R.R. under
Location.05E of a Street
RouteCity Street 4488
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.93455, -95.77035
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,080 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$872,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4488 (washingt over U.P. R.R. under built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4488 (washingt over U.P. R.R. under 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4488 (washingt over U.P. R.R. under carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4488 (washingt over U.P. R.R. under?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4488 (washingt over U.P. R.R. under?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.