US Bridges

Kerr Lab Rd. over S.H. 3 under

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 2.1 MI SE of S.H. 1 · Structure no. 198060000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kerr Lab Rd. over S.H. 3 under is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kerr Lab Rd. over S.H. 3 under in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKerr Lab Rd.
CrossesS.H. 3 under
Location2.1 MI SE of S.H. 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.7526, -96.6702
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kerr Lab Rd. over S.H. 3 under built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kerr Lab Rd. over S.H. 3 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Kerr Lab Rd. over S.H. 3 under carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kerr Lab Rd. over S.H. 3 under?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Kerr Lab Rd. over S.H. 3 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.