The Town of Atoka is replacing the bridge on Tracy
Road near Meade Lake Road. Construction
is scheduled to begin on November 16, 2009 and end on January 30, 2010. However, these dates may have to be changed. Tracy Road from Meade Lake Road to Tipton Road will
be closed to through traffic during construction.
Residents are asked to plan an alternative route to work and/or school during this time.
Current Bridge Facts:
Built: 1965
Length: 77
feet
Width: 25 feet
Spans: 3
Weight Limit:
12 Tons
Maximum Speed Limit: 35 miles per hour
Posted Speed Limit:
35 miles per hour
Bridge Support Materials: Wood
New Bridge Facts:
Length:
85 feet
Width: 34 feet 4 inches
Spans: 1
Weight
Limit: N/A
Maximum Speed Limit: 45 miles per hour
Posted
Speed Limit: 35 miles per hour
Bridge Support Materials: Reinforced Concrete
The bridge was designed by A2H - Askew Hargraves Harcourt & Associates, INC. and will be built by Chris-Hill Construction
Co., LLC. The bridge will cost approximately $481,459 to build. 80% of the construction costs
will be funded through a grant. 20% of the construction costs will be paid by the Town of Atoka. The new bridge
will meet State highway standards.
