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E1428 (pierce Ave) over Drainage Canal

Fair

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 700 W of Strong Blvd. · Structure no. 189650000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1428 (pierce Ave) over Drainage Canal is a steel culvert carrying E1428 (pierce 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE1428 (pierce Ave)
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location700 W of Strong Blvd.
RouteCity Street E1428
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.94332, -95.75018
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 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 E1428 (pierce Ave) over Drainage Canal built?

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

What condition is E1428 (pierce 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 E1428 (pierce Ave) over Drainage Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1428 (pierce Ave) over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E1428 (pierce Ave) over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.