US Bridges

FAU 4504 Elec. Ave over Drainage Canal

FairPosted for load

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · .35 MI E US-69B · Structure no. 122920000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4504 Elec. Ave over Drainage Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4504 Elec. Ave over Drainage Canal in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4504 Elec. Ave
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location.35 MI E US-69B
RouteCity Street 4504
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.9475, -95.75784
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4504 Elec. Ave over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4504 Elec. Ave over Drainage Canal 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 4504 Elec. Ave over Drainage Canal carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4504 Elec. Ave over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4504 Elec. Ave over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.