US Bridges

FAU 4452 (polk Ave over Drainage Canal

FairPosted for load

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 600 W of Strong Blvd · Structure no. 188470000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4452 (polk Ave over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 4452 (polk Ave over Drainage Canal in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4452 (polk Ave
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location600 W of Strong Blvd
RouteCity Street 4452
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.93994, -95.75069
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4452 (polk Ave over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4452 (polk 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 4452 (polk Ave over Drainage Canal carry?

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

How long is FAU 4452 (polk Ave over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4452 (polk Ave over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.