US Bridges

Hereford LN over U.S. 69 under

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 2.26 N of 270 · Structure no. 277690000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hereford LN over U.S. 69 under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hereford LN over U.S. 69 under in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHereford LN
CrossesU.S. 69 under
Location2.26 N of 270
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.95649, -95.72477
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hereford LN over U.S. 69 under built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hereford LN over U.S. 69 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Hereford LN over U.S. 69 under carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hereford LN over U.S. 69 under?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hereford LN over U.S. 69 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.