US Bridges

D1473 over BNSF R.R. under

Good

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · .3 N & .4 E of Francis · Structure no. 123680000000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D1473 over BNSF R.R. under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D1473 over BNSF R.R. under in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesD1473
CrossesBNSF R.R. under
Location.3 N & .4 E of Francis
RouteCounty Highway D1473
Coordinates34.87956, -96.58819
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was D1473 over BNSF R.R. under built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is D1473 over BNSF R.R. 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 2024.

How much traffic does D1473 over BNSF R.R. under carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is D1473 over BNSF R.R. under?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns D1473 over BNSF R.R. under?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.