US Bridges

U.S. 281 over Little Eagle Chief Oflo

Fair

Woods County, Oklahoma · 4.6 MI S JCT US-64 · Structure no. 257490000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 281 over Little Eagle Chief Oflo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 281 over Little Eagle Chief Oflo in Woods County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 281
CrossesLittle Eagle Chief Oflo
Location4.6 MI S JCT US-64
RouteU.S. Route 281
CountyWoods County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.72986, -98.66606
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 281 over Little Eagle Chief Oflo built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 281 over Little Eagle Chief Oflo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 281 over Little Eagle Chief Oflo carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 281 over Little Eagle Chief Oflo?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 281 over Little Eagle Chief Oflo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.