US Bridges

14th St. over Abandoned R.R. under

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 3 Blks E of Brdwy · Structure no. 049930000000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th St. over Abandoned R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 14th St. over Abandoned R.R. under in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries14th St.
CrossesAbandoned R.R. under
Location3 Blks E of Brdwy
RouteCity Street 4146
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.77126, -96.67368
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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$264,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th St. over Abandoned R.R. under built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 14th St. over Abandoned 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 14th St. over Abandoned R.R. under carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 14th St. over Abandoned R.R. under?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 14th St. over Abandoned R.R. under?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.