Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1273 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1273
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in Section 1271 et seq. of this title:

(a) "Sign", "outdoor advertising" or "outdoor advertising

device" means any outdoor sign, display, device, notice, figure,

painting, drawing, message, placard, poster, billboard or other

thing which is designed, intended or used to advertise or inform,

but shall not include surface markers showing the location or route

of underground utility facilities or pipelines or public telephone

coin stations installed for emergency use.

(b) "Main traveled way" means the traveled way of a highway on

which through traffic is carried. In the case of a divided highway,

the traveled way of each of the separated roadways for traffic in

opposite directions is a main traveled way. It does not include

such facilities as frontage roads, turning roadways or parking

areas.

(c) "To erect" and its variants means to construct, build,

raise, assemble, place, affix, attach, create, paint, draw or in any

other way bring into being or establish. But these shall not

include any of the foregoing activities when performed as incident

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to the change of advertising message or customary maintenance of the

sign structure.

(d) "Unzoned commercial or industrial areas" means those areas

which are not zoned by state or local law, regulation or ordinance,

and on which there is located one or more permanent structures

devoted to a commercial or industrial activity or on which a

commercial or industrial activity is actually conducted, whether or

not a permanent structure is located thereon, and the area along the

highway extending outward six hundred (600) feet from and beyond the

edge of such activity on both sides of the highway. Provided

however, the unzoned area shall not include land on the opposite

side of an interstate or dual-laned limited access primary highway

from the commercial or industrial activity establishing the unzoned

commercial or industrial area or land on the opposite side of other

federal-aid primary highways, which land is deemed scenic by an

appropriate agency of the state.

All measurements shall be from the outer edges of the regularly

used buildings, parking lots, storage or processing areas of the

commercial or industrial activities, not from the property lines of

the activities, and shall be along or parallel to the edge of

pavement of the highway. Such an area shall not include any area

which is beyond six hundred sixty (660) feet from the nearest edge

of the right-of-way. In unzoned commercial or industrial areas

signs shall not be located:

(1) Within three hundred (300) feet of any building used

primarily as a residence, unless the owner of the

building consents in writing to allow the sign to

exist; or

(2) Within five hundred (500) feet of any of the

following: public park, garden, recreation area or

forest preserve, church, school and officially

designated historical battlefield.

All spacing considerations are determined by whether or not they

exist within the adjacent or control area.

(e) "Commercial and industrial activities" means those

activities, clearly visible from the main traveled way, generally

recognized as commercial or industrial by zoning authorities in this

state, except that none of the following shall be considered

commercial or industrial:

(1) Agricultural, forestry, ranching, grazing, farming and

related activities, including, but not limited to,

wayside fresh produce stands;

(2) Outdoor advertising structures;

(3) Transient or temporary activities;

(4) Activities more than six hundred sixty (660) feet from

the nearest edge of the right-of-way;

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(5) Activities conducted in a building principally used as

a residence; and

(6) Railroad tracks and minor sidings.

(f) "Official signs" means signs and notices erected and

maintained by public officers or public agencies within their

territorial jurisdiction and pursuant to and in accordance with

direction or authorization contained in federal or state law for the

purposes of carrying out an official duty or responsibility.

(g) "Informational signs" means signs containing directions or

information about public places owned or operated by federal, state

or local governments or their agencies, publicly or privately owned

natural phenomena, historic, cultural, educational and religious

sites, and areas of natural scenic beauty or naturally suited for

outdoor recreation, deemed to be in the interest of the traveling

public.

(h) "On-premise activities signs" means signs advertising

activities conducted upon the property on which the signs are

located.

(i) "On-premise sale or lease signs" means signs advertising

the sale or lease of property on which they are located.

(j) "Interstate highway" means any highway at any time

officially designated a part of the National System of Interstate

and Defense Highways by the Department and approved by the

appropriate authority of the federal government.

(k) "Primary highway" means the Federal-aid Primary System in

existence on June 1, 1991, and any highway which is not on that

system but is on the National Highway System.

(l) "Centerline of the highway" means a line equidistant from

the edges of the median separating the main traveled ways of a

divided highway, or the centerline of the main traveled way of a

nondivided highway.

(m) "Adjacent area" or "control area" means the area which is

adjacent to and within six hundred sixty (660) feet of the nearest

edge of the right-of-way on any interstate or primary highway within

urban areas, which six hundred sixty-foot distance shall be measured

horizontally along a line perpendicular to, or ninety (90) degrees

to, the centerline of the highway. Outside of urban areas, adjacent

area or control area means the area which is visible from the main

traveled way on any interstate or primary highway.

(n) "Business area" means any part of a control area which is:

(1) Within six hundred sixty (660) feet of the nearest

edge of the right-of-way and zoned for business,

industrial or commercial activities under the

authority of any state zoning law, or city or county

zoning ordinance of this state; or

(2) Not so zoned, but which constitutes an unzoned

commercial or industrial area as herein defined.

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(o) "Department" means the Department of Transportation of the

State of Oklahoma.

(p) "Maintain" means to hold or keep in a state of efficiency

or validity, to support or sustain, by cleaning or repairing the

sign or changing the message on its face.

(q) "Visible" means capable of being seen without visual aid by

a person of normal visual acuity.

(r) "License" means the privilege to do business in the State

of Oklahoma having been granted by an official agency.

(s) "Permit" means the privilege to erect a sign or signs in an

individual location within the State of Oklahoma having been granted

by an official agency.

(t) "License fee" means the monetary consideration paid for the

privilege of doing business in the State of Oklahoma.

(u) "Permit fee" means the monetary consideration paid for the

privilege of erecting a sign or signs in a specific location within

the State of Oklahoma.

(v) "Urban area" means an urbanized area or, in the case of an

urbanized area encompassing more than one state, that part of the

urbanized area in each such state, or an urban place as designated

by the Bureau of the Census having a population of five thousand

(5,000) or more and not within any urbanized area, within boundaries

to be fixed by responsible state and local officials in cooperation

with each other, subject to approval by the Secretary of

Transportation. Such boundaries shall, as a minimum, encompass the

entire urban place designated by the Bureau of the Census.

(w) "Relocation permit" means a permit issued pursuant to the

provisions of subparagraph (d) of paragraph (3) of Section 1275 of

this title. A relocation permit shall have precedence over any

municipal or county restriction that interferes with the intended

purpose of providing a method and opportunity to minimize the cost

of acquiring legally erected outdoor advertising signs by the

Department; provided, however, for those municipalities with a

population in excess of five hundred thousand (500,000) based on the

most recent census data, neither a relocation permit nor any outdoor

advertising sign permit shall be issued in those areas in which a

municipality or county has lawfully enacted a prohibition on the

erection of an outdoor advertising sign. This section shall not

prohibit a registered sign owner from seeking just compensation

through a legal proceeding.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.26 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.26
Oklahoma Panhandle Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of U.S. Highway 83 in Beaver County extending from

the Kansas state line to the Texas state line shall be designated as

the “Oklahoma Panhandle Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway”. The

Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers

to be placed on the highway bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1286 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1286
Highway beautification - Repair, maintenance or change to
Status: in_force

nonconforming signs.

For the purpose of highway beautification, the Transportation

Commission may adopt rules regarding the repair or maintenance of,

or changes to, nonconforming advertising signs, displays or devices,

as defined in Section 1278 of Title 69 of the Oklahoma Statutes,

including the size, height, lighting, replacement, rebuilding, or

re-erection of such structures.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.491 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.491
Senator Roy A. Boatner Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of U.S. Highway 69 in Calera beginning at Hop's

Crossing extending north one and one-half (1 1/2) miles in Bryan

County shall be designated as the "Senator Roy A. Boatner Memorial

Highway". The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.138 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.138
Senator Gilmer Capps Highway
Status: in_force

The portion of U.S. Highway 183 from the junction of U.S.

Highway 183 and U.S. Highway 62 extending south to Frederick,

Oklahoma, shall be designated as the “Senator Gilmer Capps Highway”.

Pursuant to the provisions of Title 69 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the

Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers

to be placed upon the highway bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1635 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1635
Cliff Bogle Memorial Highway – Designation of portion of
Status: in_force

State Highway 82.

State Highway 82, starting at the intersection of State Highway

82 and State Highway 20 in Mayes County extending approximately 15.0

miles to the intersection of State Highway 82 and U.S. Highway 66 in

Craig County shall be designated as the “Cliff Bogle Memorial

Highway”. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation shall cause

suitable permanent markers to be placed upon the highway bearing the

name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.302 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.302
Sgt. Michael A. Crawford Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of U.S. Highway 266 beginning at the intersection

with U.S. Highway 75 and extending east to the eastern municipal

limit of Dewar within Okmulgee County shall be designated as the

"Sgt. Michael A. Crawford Memorial Highway". The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers bearing that

name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.145 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.145
Merle D. Swineford Highway
Status: in_force

The section of U.S. Highway 283 from Laverne, Oklahoma,

extending south to the intersection of U.S. Highway 283 and U.S.

Highway 412 shall be designated as the “Merle D. Swineford Highway”.

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The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent

markers to be placed on the highway bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.180 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.180
Tribal Officer Defford Thomas Oyebi, Jr. Memorial
Status: in_force

Highway.

The portion of U.S. Highway 177 between Yearling Road and

Windmill Road in Noble County shall be designated as the "Tribal

Officer Defford Thomas Oyebi, Jr. Memorial Highway". Pursuant to

the provisions of Title 69 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Department

of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers to be

placed upon the highway bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1001 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1001
Sale, exchange or lease of unneeded property - Notice
Status: in_force

A. The Transportation Commission shall have authority to sell

any lands, or interest therein, which may have been acquired for

highway purposes, or facilities necessary and incident thereto, and

any equipment, materials, or supplies which in the opinion of the

Commission are no longer serviceable, useful, or necessary for the

state highway system or the operation of the Department of

Transportation. Such authority shall be subject at all times to the

continuing right to the use of the lands by any entity operating a

sewer, water or gas system, telephone or electrical services, and by

public service corporations and rural electric and telephone

cooperatives for the construction, reconstruction, maintenance,

operation, and repair of their facilities of service which may be

upon the lands. However, any such land which was acquired by the

Commission from a governmental subdivision as a gift, or for a

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nominal consideration, may be reconveyed to the governmental

subdivision by the Commission, upon repayment by the governmental

subdivision to the Commission of any consideration for the original

conveyance.

B. Any surplus land which has been leased to a political

subdivision by the Commission may be sold and conveyed to the

political subdivision for the present fair market value as

determined by a competent appraisal and the political subdivision

may have credited toward the purchase price of any such property the

lease payments which the political subdivision shall have previously

made to the Commission.

C. Except as otherwise herein provided, the lands, materials,

equipment, and supplies shall be sold for cash to the highest and

best bidder after notice by publication in a newspaper published in

the county where the land is situated, or where the materials,

equipment, or supplies are located, in two consecutive weekly issues

of the newspaper.

D. 1. If the land originally comprised a partial taking,

leaving an abutting remainder, then prior to conducting such

advertisement and solicitation of bids for the sale of any lands or

interests therein, the Commission shall notify the person, firm, or

corporation which originally conveyed the property to the Commission

or present successor to the original remainder that same has been

declared surplus and is to be offered for sale. Such notice shall

be sent by registered mail addressed to the last-known address of

such person, firm, or corporation, with return receipt requested.

Such notice shall also be made available on the website of the

Department of Transportation. Such notice shall contain an offer to

sell such property to such person, firm, or corporation for an

amount not greater than the amount for which the property was

originally obtained by the Commission and having had no federal

funds used in the purchase of the property. The person, firm, or

corporation receiving such notice and offer shall be informed

therein that unless such person, firm, or corporation notifies the

Commission in writing within ninety (90) days from the date of

receipt of the notice that the Commission’s offer of sale is

accepted by such person, firm, or corporation, the Commission shall

proceed to sell the property at public auction as provided for in

this section. After the expiration of ninety (90) days from the

date of receipt of the notice by the person, firm, or corporation to

whom it is addressed, if such person, firm, or corporation has not

notified the Commission in writing of the acceptance of the

Commission’s offer of sale, the Commission shall proceed to sell

such property by public auction and no attempt to accept the

Commission’s offer by such person, firm, or corporation after the

expiration of such ninety (90) days shall be honored by the

Commission. However, such person, firm, or corporation may submit a

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bid at the public auction of the property in the same manner as any

other qualified bidder.

2. If the land to be disposed of originally comprised a total

taking, leaving no abutting remainder, then, prior to conducting

such advertisement and solicitation of bids for the sale of lands or

interests therein, the Commission shall notify the person, firm, or

corporation which originally conveyed the property to the Commission

or present successor. The notice shall be sent by registered mail

addressed to the last-known address of such person, firm, or

corporation, with return receipt requested. Such notice shall also

be made available on the website of the Department of

Transportation. The notice shall contain an offer to sell such

property to such person, firm, or corporation subject to the same

conditions as set forth in paragraph 1 of this subsection. If such

person, firm, or corporation has not notified the Commission in

writing of the acceptance of the Commission’s offer of sale, and if

the land to be disposed of originally comprised a total taking of

less than three (3) acres, leaving only one abutting property owner

of record, then prior to conducting such advertisement and

solicitation of bids for the sale of any such lands or interest

therein, the Commission shall notify the sole abutting property

owner of record to the taking that such has been declared surplus

and is to be offered for sale. Such notice shall be sent by

registered mail addressed to the last-known address of such person,

firm, or corporation, with return receipt requested. Such notice

shall also be made available on the website of the Department of

Transportation. Such notice shall contain an offer to sell such

property to such person, firm, or corporation subject to the same

conditions as set forth in paragraph 1 of this subsection.

3. For the purposes of this section, the Commission shall not

distinguish between persons from whom surplus lands or interest

therein were acquired by negotiated sale or gift and persons from

whom such property was acquired by condemnation proceedings.

E. The Commission may, in its discretion, exchange any such

lands for other lands needed for highway purposes, or may lease or

rent any lands which are owned by the Department, and are not

immediately necessary for highway purposes, on such terms as the

Commission determines for the best interests of the state.

F. On an annual basis, for every parcel of land:

1. Owned by the Transportation Commission; and

2. Deemed surplus for ten (10) years or more,

the Commission shall submit a waiver request to the Federal Highway

Administration of the United States Department of Transportation

seeking exception from any federal regulation preventing the sale of

such land for less than fair market value.

G. When the Department of Transportation determines that any

equipment or vehicle becomes excess, obsolete, antiquated, unused,

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or otherwise surplus, the Department shall notify the Office of

Management and Enterprise Services in writing that such equipment or

vehicle is surplus. The notice shall identify:

1. The type, brand or make, and country of manufacture of the

equipment or vehicle;

2. The age of the equipment or vehicle including, but not

limited to, mileage;

3. Whether the equipment or vehicle is in good working

condition or not;

4. If the equipment or vehicle is not in good working

condition, whether it is in repairable condition at reasonable cost;

5. Original cost of the equipment or vehicle; and

6. Present value of the equipment or vehicle, if known.

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services, with any other

notice of surplus property, shall notify the eligible individuals or

entities as provided in subsection H of this section of the

availability of the surplus property of the Department of

Transportation.

H. Prior to any advertised public auction or advertised sealed

bids to all individuals and entities eligible for participation in

the surplus program, the Department, thirty (30) days prior to the

advertised auction date, shall offer, at fair market value, the

equipment or vehicles to the individuals or entities, in the

following order of priority:

1. Other state agencies;

2. Political subdivisions of the state;

3. Rural fire departments located in this state; and

4. Rural water districts located in this state.

Any equipment or vehicles purchased pursuant to this subsection

shall be made available to the purchaser on the date of purchase.

I. The Department is authorized to act on behalf of the

Commission in transactions authorized pursuant to this section,

except as may be otherwise provided by rule or regulation of the

Commission; and, all prior transactions of the Department which are

otherwise in conformity with this section are deemed authorized and

approved.

J. When the Department of Transportation determines that any

road or bridge materials or supplies become excess, unused, or

otherwise surplus, the Department shall make such road or bridge

material or supplies available to all governmental entities eligible

for participation in the surplus program. The Department may be

reimbursed for any cost incurred in the recovery or storage of such

road or bridge material or supplies. The governmental entity

requesting the excess, unused, or otherwise surplus road or bridge

materials or supplies shall retrieve such materials or supplies from

the Department of Transportation within one hundred eighty (180)

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days from the completion of the project for which the materials or

supplies are declared excess or surplus.

The Department, upon request of a local government, may transfer

surplus bridge beams to the local government for use in the

construction or repair of public roadway bridges. The local

government shall not sell the surplus beams. Prior to the transfer,

the local government shall cause the surplus beams to be inspected

by a registered professional engineer. The local government shall

assume full responsibility for the cost of transporting the beams

and for the use of the beams including, but not limited to, the

proper removal and disposal of lead-based paint. The Department

shall retain the surplus beams for the requesting local government

for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days, after

which the Department may otherwise dispose of the surplus beams.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-4003 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-4003
Continuation of appropriations
Status: in_force

Each agency consolidated into the Department and presently

receiving a legislative appropriation shall continue to receive

appropriations as determined or line-itemed by the Legislature.

Funds, other than appropriated monies, shall also be allocated to

and used for specified programs as authorized by law.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.455 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.455
PVT Richard Gary Leivas Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of State Highway 66 beginning at the intersection of

Santa Fe Road and extending northeasterly through the town of

Davenport to the intersection of 3510 Road in Lincoln County shall

be designated as the "PVT Richard Gary Leivas Memorial Highway".

The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent

markers bearing that name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1401 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1401
Use of highways, rights-of-way and easements by public
Status: in_force

utility or cable television system - Consent, terms and conditions -

Definitions.

A. Any public utility, or cable television system, not

otherwise authorized to do so, lawfully operating or doing business

in the State of Oklahoma shall have the right to use the public

roads and highways of this state, including the right-of-way and all

easements pertaining thereto, as provided for in this section.

B. The use of the public roads and highways by such public

utility or cable television system shall be for the purpose of

erecting poles and posts, attaching equipment, wires and fixtures

thereto and laying pipes and conduits under the surface thereof.

All poles, wires, fixtures, pipes and conduits shall be erected,

placed, adjusted or laid and maintained only after obtaining the

consent pursuant to rules promulgated by the Department of

Transportation as to the state highway system, and the boards of

county commissioners of the various counties as to roads and

highways under their jurisdiction. Provided, however, in the event

a utility or cable television system which has facilities located on

private easements is included within the public right-of-way as a

result of construction, reconstruction, improvement or other

modification, it shall be granted prior rights, as defined below.

Such utility or cable television system, which complies with the

Underground Damage Prevention Act shall not be liable for damages to

any other utility, which locates facilities within the area

encompassed, to the extent practicable without interfering with or

endangering the public in the use of its roads and highways, by the

private easements of the public utility or cable television system

included within the public right-of-way, as a result of the

operation, maintenance or repair of such utility’s or cable

television system’s facilities. The term “prior rights” as used in

this section refers to a situation involving a utility company that

was located on private easements which are later encompassed by the

state’s right-of-way. When a utility company is in private

easements which are acquired or encompassed by the right-of-way of

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the Department, it is given a choice of relocating their conflicting

facilities into a public right-of-way or acquiring a new private

easement and relocating onto it. Either of said relocations shall

be at the expense of the Department. Whenever a utility company

relocates into a public right-of-way, the utility company shall have

prior rights. If a subsequent relocation is required by the

Department, the utility company shall be given a choice to relocate

onto public easements or to relocate into a private right-of-way,

and both will be at the expense of the Department. The utility

shall have prior rights for any subsequent relocation requested by

the Department. If a public utility or cable television system

elects to relocate its facilities to a newly acquired private right-

of-way, the utility shall forfeit all rights and claims in its

easements to the extent such easements are now contained in the

public right-of-way as a result of construction, reconstruction,

improvement, or other modification. Nothing in this section shall

be construed to grant the right to use the streets or other places

of any municipality of this state without the consent of the

municipality. Provided, further, that the boards of county

commissioners may grant to any citizen the right to lay pipes and

conduits under the surface of any road or highway under their

jurisdiction, subject to such rules, regulations and conditions as

shall be prescribed by the board of county commissioners. Nothing

in this section shall be construed to limit any rights granted by

other provisions of law. All poles, wires, posts, conduits and

equipment shall be erected, placed, adjusted, laid, constructed and

maintained so as not to inconvenience or endanger the public in the

use of its roads and highways and shall conform to all applicable

provisions of the National Electrical Safety Code approved by the

American National Standards Institute, in effect at the time of such

erection, placement, adjustment, or construction.

Public utilities or cable television systems shall completely

repair or replace any damage, injury or other change to public roads

or highways or rights-of-way of this state or any county or

municipality which would inconvenience or endanger the public which

are caused by the erection, placement, adjustment, construction or

maintenance of any public utility or cable television system poles,

wires, posts, conduits or other equipment. Nothing in this act

shall be interpreted to impair the right of recovery against any

third party for such damage or injury.

C. The failure of any public utility or cable television system

to construct or maintain its poles, wires, conduits, pipe lines and

equipment upon or under such public highways in full compliance with

the rules promulgated by the Department of Transportation or the

board of county commissioners, including placement of its poles,

wires, conduits, pipe lines and equipment, shall forfeit the right

of the utility or cable television system to use the public highway

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or highways, and the utility or cable television system may

thereupon be ousted from the use of the highway.

D. “Public utility” and “cable television systems” as used in

this section and in Sections 1402 and 1403 of this title shall be

defined as a person, corporation, association, limited liability

company or partnership, company, or any other form of entity

organized and existing or domesticated under the laws of this state,

and whose users lie within the State of Oklahoma. Such terms as

used in this section and Sections 1402 and 1403 of this title

specifically shall not apply to persons, corporations, associations,

limited liability companies or partnerships, companies, or any other

form of entity which obtains status through the Corporation

Commission as a public utility, but whose end users are not within

the State of Oklahoma.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1230 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1230
Obliteration of corners by highway construction
Status: in_force

Where any section or quarter section corner is obliterated, or may

be obliterated, by highway construction, the Department shall

witness the location of such corners by two or more well defined

objects located outside of the contemplated right-of-way limits and

shall note such witnesses on the highway construction plans.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.149 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.149
Arthur and Gladys Baker Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge over Big Lee Creek on State Highway 101 southwest of

Short shall be designated as the "Arthur and Gladys Baker Memorial

Bridge". The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.352 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.352
Sgt. Craig Johnson Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of U.S. Highway 169 beginning at the intersection of

East 81st Street South extending north to the south side of State

Highway 51 in Tulsa County shall be designated as the "Sgt. Craig

Johnson Memorial Highway". The Department of Transportation shall

cause suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on

the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.77 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.77
PFC Lonnie D. Loyd, Jr. Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

That portion of State Highway 48 from the junction of State

Highway 48 and State Highway 7 extending north to the Johnston

County line shall be designated as the "PFC Lonnie D. Loyd, Jr.

Memorial Highway". The Department of Transportation shall cause

suitable permanent markers to be placed on the highway bearing that

name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.451 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.451
SSG Rusty Dunagan Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge on State Highway 9W crossing over Interstate 35 in

McClain County shall be designated as the "SSG Rusty Dunagan

Memorial Bridge". The Department of Transportation shall cause

suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the

bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.185 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.185
SGT First Class David Clinton Fisher Memorial
Status: in_force

Highway.

The portion of State Highway 16 from the intersection of State

Highway 18 and West 221st Street extending to the intersection of

State Highway 16 and South 401st West Avenue in Creek County shall

be designated as the "SGT First Class David Clinton Fisher Memorial

Highway". The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

permanent markers bearing that name to be placed upon the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-3013 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-3013
Disclosure concerning expenditures
Status: in_force

The trustees of any trust created under this act shall make

complete public disclosure of all transactions concerning

expenditures for engineering fees, legal fees, financing fees and

discounts in an annual report filed with the Oklahoma Turnpike

Authority.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1647 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1647
Jake Eaton Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge that crosses Eaton Creek on State Highway 82

approximately one and one-third (1 1/3) miles south of the

intersection of State Highway 82 and State Highway 31 in Haskell

County shall be designated as the "Jake Eaton Bridge". The

Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers

to be placed upon the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-232 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-232
Public road
Status: in_force

A road constructed to connect other public roads or streets, but

not connected to the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.413 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.413
Emily Gaines Memorial Intersection
Status: in_force

The intersection of State Highway 77H and S.E. 134th Street in

Cleveland County shall be designated as the "Emily Gaines Memorial

Intersection". The Department of Transportation shall cause

suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the

highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.447 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.447
Dale McFarlin Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of State Highway 18 beginning at the intersection of

East 780 Road extending north through the town of Agra to the

intersection of State Highway 18 and East 770 Road in Lincoln County

shall be designated as the "Dale McFarlin Memorial Highway". The

Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers

bearing that name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.118 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.118
Coach Ray Troutt Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The portion of State Highway 58 from the junction of State

Highway 58 and State Highway 45 extending north to the junction of

State Highway 58 and U.S. Highway 64 shall be designated as the

“Coach Ray Troutt Memorial Highway”. Pursuant to the provisions of

Title 69 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Department of Transportation

shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed upon the highway

bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-708.3 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-708.3
Plans for selection of contractor
Status: in_force

Any plans developed pursuant to the process for selection of a

contractor for construction of a facility shall become the

nonexclusive property of the State of Oklahoma as a condition of the

award of the final contract for construction of the facility. The

State of Oklahoma shall not be obligated to obtain any further

permission for use of the plans or to make payment to any person or

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 103

other legal entity for the further use of the plans as may be needed

for additional projects.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-113a — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-113a
Successful bidders - Return of executed contract
Status: in_force

A. A successful bidder awarded a contract by the Department of

Transportation shall return to the Department a fully executed

written contract within ten (10) working days from the date the

contract is awarded. The Department shall, within fourteen (14)

working days from the date the contract is received, complete its

execution of the contract and return a copy of the executed contract

to the successful bidder.

B. A successful bidder awarded a contract by the Oklahoma

Transportation Authority shall return to the Authority a fully

executed written contract within ten (10) working days from the date

the contract is awarded. The Authority shall, within fourteen (14)

working days from the date the contract is received, complete its

execution of the contract and return an executed copy to the

successful bidder.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.427 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.427
Cecil O. Peters Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge on U.S. Highway 70 over the Kiamichi River adjacent

to Hugo Dam in the town of Sawyer in Choctaw County shall be

designated as the “Cecil O. Peters Memorial Bridge”. The Department

of Transportation shall cause suitable markers bearing that name to

be placed on the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.130 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.130
Jimmy Harrel Highway
Status: in_force

The portion of State Highway 34 from the Dewey County and Custer

County line extending northward to the Canadian River shall be

designated as “Jimmy Harrel Highway”. Pursuant to the provisions of

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 229

Title 69 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Department of Transportation

shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed upon the highway

bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1306 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1306
Engineering
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of the city or the board of county

commissioners shall have authority to contract for the services of

consulting engineers to make the necessary surveys, plats, plans,

profiles, specifications, estimates, furnish construction stakes and

supervise construction at a cost not to exceed six percent (6%) of

the total cost of construction, exclusive of acquisition, and shall

provide for the payment of such engineering services as a part of

the cost of the limited access facility.

(b) The engineers may also be employed to supervise and

coordinate all nonconstruction work necessary to each project, such

as advertising, printing, typing, appraising, assistance in the

preparation of the appraisers' report, abstract work, all procedure,

clerical work, acquisition of right-of-way and all other work which

is necessary or essential to the completing of such limited access

facility.

(c) The city or county may cause the engineering and other work

provided for herein to be performed by the city or county engineer

and may cause the cost thereof to be included in the cost of that

part of the work financed by special assessments, on the same basis

as herein provided, for consulting engineers.

(d) The term "engineer" shall include the city engineer, county

engineer, or the consulting engineer, as the case may be.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1620 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1620
U.S. Highway 12 - Designation as scenic highway -
Status: in_force

Markers.

U.S. Highway 412 from its new alignment west of the Locust Grove

area east to Flint Creek shall be designated "Scenic U.S. Highway

412". The Oklahoma Department of Transportation shall cause

suitable permanent markers to be placed upon the highway bearing

said name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.241 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.241
MSG Joshua Wheeler, U.S. Army, Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The portion of U.S. Highway 64 beginning at the junction of U.S.

Highway 64 and State Highway 64B in Sequoyah County extending east

to the junction of U.S. Highway 64 and County Road N4760 in Sequoyah

County shall be designated as the "MSG Joshua Wheeler, U.S. Army,

Memorial Highway". The Department of Transportation shall cause

suitable markers bearing that name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1730 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1730
Trust fund - Motor fuel tax revenues subject to
Status: in_force

expenditure and pledge.

(a) Motor fuel taxes on fuels consumed on Oklahoma Turnpikes and

apportioned to the Authority are declared to be revenues of the

Oklahoma Turnpikes, since they are derived directly from the

operation of such turnpikes, and are subject to pledge by the

Authority in the same manner as tolls and other revenues of the

turnpikes may be pledged, as security for turnpike revenue bonds

hereafter issued. The Authority shall segregate and hold such motor

fuel excise taxes apportioned to it and all funds heretofore or

hereafter accumulated in the trust fund in trust for the uses and

purposes herein provided.

(b) The deposits in such trust fund may be expended or pledged

by the Authority, as it may deem proper, either in whole or in part,

for making up any deficiency in the monies available to meet

interest and principal requirements on all turnpike revenue bonds

and turnpike revenue refunding bonds of the Authority issued

pursuant to the provisions of this article and then outstanding, and

for such purpose it may vest in the holders of any such bonds a

contract right to the continuance of those apportionments to the

Authority provided in Section 1727 of this Code but subject to the

limitations therein (provided, that no such pledge or vesting of

such contract right shall be deemed to restrict in any way the

state's power to change the rate of the motor fuel tax levy or to

repeal such levy) and for the payment of necessary expenses in the

financing of additional turnpikes. Any such expenditure or pledge

shall be subject to any prior pledge of any portion of the funds in,

or to be deposited to, the trust fund. Provided, that any funds

expended as permitted herein shall, upon payment of all interest and

principal of all bonds issued hereunder, and before delivery of any

turnpike to the Department, be replaced in the trust fund by the

Authority, and upon completion of such reimbursement, the trust fund

shall terminate and the balance in the trust fund shall be delivered

to the Department.

(c) The motor fuel tax revenues derived under the provisions of

subsection (c) of Section 1727 of this Code shall be pledged and

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 340

used exclusively to meet and retire interest and principal

requirements on turnpike bonds issued for the construction of any

turnpike or turnpikes authorized by this article.

(d) (1) Beginning July 1, 1984, and on July 1 of each year

thereafter, any funds in the trust fund not expended or pledged or

to be expended or pledged by the Authority on account of all

turnpike revenue and turnpike revenue refunding bonds of the

Authority issued pursuant to the provisions of this article prior to

May 1, 1992, and then outstanding also may be expended or pledged to

any turnpike revenue bonds or turnpike revenue refunding bonds of

the Authority issued after May 1, 1992. If before July 1, 1988, the

Authority issues any turnpike revenue refunding bonds and funds are

transferred to the Department as a result of the issuance of such

refunding bonds, then the Department shall within ninety (90) days

transfer an amount equal to the proceeds of such refunding bonds, up

to a maximum of Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000.00), to the

Pension Systems Reserve Fund for the then current fiscal year.

(2) Beginning the later of July 1, 1992, or upon the issuance

of turnpike revenue refunding bonds by the Authority, and in each

fiscal year thereafter, on the first day of each calendar month,

from the amounts apportioned and to be apportioned to the trust fund

pursuant to Section 1727 of this Code, so long as bonds issued prior

to May 1, 1992, are outstanding, the first Three Million Dollars

($3,000,000.00) of such amounts apportioned will be used, if

necessary, to maintain a balance of one and one-half (1 1/2) times

the maximum amount of principal, including any sinking fund or

amortization requirements, and interest payable in any fiscal year

for bonds issued prior to May 1, 1992. All motor fuel excise taxes

apportioned to the trust fund not used to maintain the balance of

one and one-half (1 1/2) times the maximum amount of principal,

including any sinking fund or amortization requirements, and

interest payable in any fiscal year, if any, for bonds issued prior

to May 1, 1992, shall be available to pay principal, including any

sinking fund or amortization requirements, and interest payable in

any fiscal year on bonds of the Authority issued after May 1, 1992,

to the extent monies are not otherwise available to the Authority

for such purpose. If such motor fuel excise taxes apportioned to

the trust fund are not necessary in such month to meet the pro rata

monthly requirements for payment of principal, including any sinking

fund or amortization requirements, and interest for that month for

bonds issued after May 1, 1992, such motor fuel excise taxes shall

be paid over to the Department. The monies in such fund may be

expended or pledged by the Authority, as it may deem proper, either

in whole or in part, for making up any deficiency in the monies

available to meet interest and principal requirements on all

turnpike revenue bonds and turnpike revenue refunding bonds of the

Authority issued pursuant to the provisions of this article after

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 341

May 1, 1992, and then outstanding, and for such purpose it may vest

in the holders of any such bonds a contract right to the continuance

of those apportionments to the Authority provided in Section 1727 of

this Code but subject to the limitations therein (provided, that no

such pledge or vesting of such contract right shall be deemed to

restrict in any way the state's power to change the rate of the

motor fuel tax levy or to repeal such levy). Any such expenditure

or pledge shall be subject to any prior pledge of any portion of the

funds in, or to be deposited to, the trust fund. Provided, that any

funds expended as permitted herein shall, upon payment of all

interest and principal of all bonds issued hereunder, and before

delivery of any turnpike to the Department, be replaced in the trust

fund by the Authority, and upon completion of such reimbursement,

the trust fund shall terminate and the balance in the trust fund

shall be delivered to the Department. The indenture, trust

agreement or supplemental trust agreement pursuant to which any

turnpike revenue bonds or turnpike revenue refunding bonds are

issued after May 1, 1992, shall provide that the Authority utilize

all available revenues, operating reserves, Turnpike trust fund

balances, and provide revenues from all other sources available to

the Authority for the payment of principal, including any sinking

fund or amortization requirements and interest on such bonds, as

provided in any supplemental trust agreement executed prior to

December 1, 1992, before using motor fuel excise taxes apportioned

to the trust fund under this subsection.

(e) The Authority is hereby authorized to invest all or part of

such trust fund in:

(1) Any bonds or other obligations which as to principal and

interest constitute direct obligations of, or are unconditionally

guaranteed by, the United States of America, including obligations

of any of the federal agencies set forth in paragraph 2 of this

subsection to the extent unconditionally guaranteed by the United

States of America; and

(2) Bonds, debentures, or other evidences of indebtedness

issued or guaranteed by any agency or corporation which has been or

may hereafter be created pursuant to an Act of Congress as an agency

or instrumentality of the United States of America.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.485 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.485
LCPL John C. Reevs Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge on U.S. Highway 69 over East Main Street in the town

of Calera in Bryan County shall be designated as the "LCPL John C.

Reevs Memorial Bridge". The Department of Transportation shall

cause suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on

the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-643.1 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-643.1
Circumstances under which county commissioners
Status: in_force

authorized to enter and perform work on private property.

The board of county commissioners is authorized to enter onto

private property adjoining county roads and to perform work by

county employees or by contractors working for the county, on such

private property, when:

1. The available right-of-way does not provide enough space for

needed conservation works of improvement to diminish erosion and

siltation of the right-of-way;

2. The owner, or owners, of the adjoining property sign a

cooperative agreement permitting such works, which agreement shall

state the amount of land to be treated, and the works of improvement

to be constructed. Any work performed will be restricted solely to

that specified in the cooperative agreement;

3. The local Conservation District has approved the proposed

works of improvement; and

4. A copy of the cooperative agreement and a statement of

approval from the local Conservation District has been filed with

the records of the county commissioners in the office of the county

clerk and the cooperative agreement and statement from the local

Conservation District have become a part of the minutes of the

county commissioners' proceedings.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-656 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-656
Bridge or construction projects on county primary road
Status: in_force

system.

A. The county commissioners in each county shall designate a

county primary road system as provided for in Section 654 of this

title, and upon completion, the board of county commissioners in any

county may program bridge or roadway projects located on the county

primary road system in accordance with the provisions of this

section.

B. Any bridge or roadway construction project which materially

contributes to improving the adequacy of the county primary road

system which meets accepted design standards may be considered

eligible.

C. Design standards for projects to be constructed under this

section shall be developed cooperatively between the Oklahoma

Cooperative Circuit Engineering Districts Board and the Department

of Transportation; provided however, any such standards so developed

must meet the minimum criteria required to assure federal

participation in the project if such participation is to be used for

such project.

D. The Department of Transportation shall be the administering

agency, and, in cooperation with the Oklahoma Cooperative Circuit

Engineering Districts Board, shall develop and promulgate

regulations for the carrying out of the provisions of this section.

Provided however, any such administrative procedures so developed

shall be subject to the approval of the State Transportation

Commission.

E. The county shall be responsible for plans, surveys and other

necessary engineering to prepare the project for contract letting;

however, construction engineering shall be performed by the

Department of Transportation.

F. The county shall be responsible for the acquisition of all

rights-of-way required to construct the project including relocation

assistance payments and the costs associated with necessary utility

relocations or adjustments. All right-of-way acquisition activities

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 89

shall be carried out in accordance with applicable state statutes.

Assistance in the preparation of deeds and easements, in the actual

acquisition of real property, and in the relocation of families and

businesses shall be provided by the Department of Transportation

upon written request of the county.

G. Projects shall be let to contract by the State

Transportation Commission through competitive bidding procedures,

provided however, force account projects may be awarded to the

county by the Transportation Commission based upon agreed unit

prices, if deemed in the best public interest.

H. Counties constructing projects under provisions of this

section shall enter into an agreement with the Department of

Transportation that the county will adequately maintain any bridge

or road built under this section. Funds provided to support the

accomplishment of this section shall be withheld from any county not

providing adequate maintenance for projects built under its

provisions.

I. While the intent of the Legislature is that any funds

utilized under this section be directed primarily toward the

replacement of inadequate bridges on the county primary road system,

emphasizing those portions of that system serving as school bus

routes, it is also recognized that other critical road needs may

exist in the various counties; therefore, projects in an amount not

to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) may be approved

under this section for these other critical needs in those instances

where such approval can be justified by the county. It is further

the intent of the Legislature that this be a continuing program so

that significant improvement in the overall adequacy of Oklahoma's

county road system may be realized.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.259 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.259
Pearl Harbor Survivors: CBM Doyle E. Winters, BM1c
Status: in_force

Jerry E. Roop, S2c Donald G. Loe and AM1 J.D. Barnes Memorial

Highway.

The portion of U.S. Highway 59 in LeFlore County beginning at

the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and State Highway 128 in

Heavener extending north two (2) miles shall be designated as the

"Pearl Harbor Survivors: CBM Doyle E. Winters, BM1c Jerry E. Roop,

S2c Donald G. Loe and AM1 J.D. Barnes Memorial Highway". The

Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers

bearing that name to be placed on the highway.Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 15
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.379 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.379
SGT Mycal Prince Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge located on U.S. Highway 81, approximately one (1)

mile south of the State Highway 19 West intersection, in Grady

County shall be designated as the "SGT Mycal Prince Memorial

Bridge". The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.404 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.404
Seminole Warrior John Horse Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of State Highway 56 beginning at the south edge of

Wewoka extending north to the northern limits of Wewoka, in Seminole

County shall be designated as the "Seminole Warrior John Horse

Memorial Highway". The Department of Transportation shall cause

suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the

highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.18 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.18
Staff Sergeant Billy M. Castleberry Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

U.S. Highway 177, where it passes through Johnston County, shall

be designated as the "Staff Sergeant Billy M. Castleberry Memorial

Highway". The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

permanent markers to be placed on the highway bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1963 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1963
Highway Construction Materials Technician Certification
Status: in_force

Board Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund

to be designated the "Highway Construction Materials Technician

Certification Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund,

not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all

monies received for deposit in the fund. All monies accruing to the

credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and

expended by the Department of Transportation for the purpose of

conducting training or certification of individuals seeking to

become registered as highway construction materials technicians.

Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the

State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the

Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for

approval and payment.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-216 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-216
Divided highway
Status: in_force

A highway with separated roadways for traffic moving in opposite

directions.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.124 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.124
Charles Davis Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The portion of State Highway 125 from the junction of State

Highway 125 and State Highway 85A extending south to where State

Highway 125 terminates on Monkey Island shall be designated as the

“Charles Davis Memorial Highway”. Pursuant to the provisions of

Title 69 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Department of Transportation

shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed upon the highway

bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1208 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1208
Structures in right-of-way or street prohibited - Public
Status: in_force

nuisance.

A. The rights-of-way acquired by the Department of

Transportation or a county shall be held inviolate for state

highway, departmental, or county purposes, and no physical or

functional encroachments or uses shall be permitted within such

rights-of-way.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, maintain

or operate any gasoline pump, driveway canopy, building, sign,

fence, post, or any thing or structure on or overhanging any right-

of-way, or upon or overhanging any street occupied by a designated

state or federal highway, or county roads and the construction or

maintaining of any such thing or structure on or overhanging any

federal or state highway or county roads shall constitute a public

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 121

nuisance, which may be summarily abated by the Commission or board

of county commissioners or its officers, agents, servants and

employees in the manner provided in this article.

C. This section shall not apply to the lawful use of such

rights-of-way for the erection and operation of facilities of a

public utility, or companies engaged in the activities defined in

Section 137.1 of Title 52 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

D. This section shall not apply to the placement, by the county

commissioners or the board of directors of a fire protection

district or the designees of either, of signage indicating that

restrictions on outdoor burning are in effect pursuant to Section

901.8 of Title 19 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Such signage may be

placed on the right-of-way, provided such placement is made in

coordination with the Department of Transportation. When

restrictions on outdoor burning are no longer in effect, the signage

shall be removed from the right-of-way by the entity that placed it.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-507 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-507
County Improvements for Roads and Bridges Fund
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving

fund to be known as the "County Improvements for Roads and Bridges

Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal

year limitations, and shall consist of all appropriations and

transfers made by the Legislature and the apportionments made

pursuant to subsection L of Section 1104 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma

Statutes. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby

appropriated and may be budgeted and expended beginning with the

fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, and each fiscal year thereafter

pursuant to subsection B of this section. Expenditures from said

fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer

against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the

Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and

payment.

B. The funds apportioned pursuant to subsection L of Section

1104 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be in equal amounts

to the various Transportation Commission districts. The funds shall

be used for the sole purpose of construction or reconstruction of

county roads or bridges on the county highway system that are of the

highest priority as defined by the Transportation Commission.

Counties may accumulate annual funding for a period of up to five

(5) years for a specific project, with such funding to be held by

the Transportation Commission to the credit of the county project.

The Transportation Commission shall promulgate rules for the

administration of the process and the development of criteria for

determining the level of priority for projects and include such

projects in a five-year construction plan that will be updated

annually. Projects in the five-year construction plan shall be

contracted as provided by law and awarded by the Transportation

Commission.

C. The fund shall be invested in whatever instruments are

authorized by law for investments by the State Treasurer and the

interest earned by any investment of monies from the fund shall be

credited to the fund which shall earn the same, if there is any

unexpended balance of such fund to which to credit the interest.

The interest credited herein shall be expended pursuant to this

section.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1276 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1276
Agreements with Secretary of Transportation
Status: in_force

The Department on behalf of the state shall seek agreement to

the provisions of Sections 4 and 5 of this act by the Secretary of

Transportation on the basis of their being consistent with federal

laws and customary usages and zoning principles and standards which

hold and govern in this state. In the event such an agreement

cannot be achieved, this legislation shall be returned to the

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 141

legislative bodies of the State of Oklahoma for remedial action and

resubmission to the Secretary. In the event such a new agreement

cannot be achieved, the Department shall promptly institute

proceedings of the kind provided for in Title 23 U.S.C.A. 131 (1) in

order to obtain a judicial determination as to whether this chapter

and the regulations promulgated thereunder provide effective control

of outdoor advertising as set forth therein. In such action the

Department shall request that the court declared rights, status and

other legal relations and declare whether the standards, criteria

and definitions contained in the agreement proposed by the

Department are consistent with customary use. If such agreement is

held by the court in a final judgment to be invalid in whole or in

part as inconsistent with customary use or is otherwise in conflict

with Title 23 U.S.C.A. 131, the Department shall promptly negotiate

with the Secretary of Transportation, or his successor, a new

agreement or agreements which shall conform to said statute as

interpreted by the court in such action.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.53 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.53
Charles "Choppy" Parker Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge on State Highway 11 in Alfalfa County crossing the

Salt Fork River shall be designated as the “Charles ‘Choppy’ Parker

Memorial Bridge”. The Department of Transportation shall cause

suitable permanent markers to be placed on the bridge bearing that

name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1254A — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1254A
Removal of license tags
Status: in_force

Any person, firm or corporation or employee of person, firm or

corporation in the business of dismantling or salvaging any part or

parts of junked or salvaged motor vehicles shall remove all license

tags attached to said junked or salvaged motor vehicles within ten

(10) days from receipt of said vehicle.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 128
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.161 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.161
LCpl Hatak-Yuka-Keyu Martin Yearby USMC Memorial
Status: in_force

Bridge.

The bridge over Hickory Creek on U.S. Highway 77 between Oswalt

Road and Campbell Road in Love County shall be designated the "LCpl

Hatak-Yuka-Keyu Martin Yearby USMC Memorial Bridge". Pursuant to

the provisions of Title 69 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Department

of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers to be

placed upon the bridge bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1931 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1931
Road User Charge Task Force
Status: in_force

A. 1. There is hereby created to continue until June 30, 2024,

the Road User Charge Task Force. The task force shall be chaired by

the Executive Director of the Department of Transportation and shall

consist of, but shall not be limited to, representation from the

following groups:

a. Department of Transportation,

b. Metro Planning Organizations (MPOs),

c. Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and

Technology,

d. Office of Management and Enterprise Services,

e. Oklahoma Tax Commission,

f. Oklahoma Municipal League,

g. Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma,

h. Oklahoma Corporation Commission,

i. Department of Transportation Tribal Advisory Board,

j. Industry representatives,

k. Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives,

and

l. Office of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate;

2. The Road User Charge Task Force shall:

a. consult with highway users and transportation

stakeholders, including stakeholders representing

vehicle users, vehicle manufacturers and fuel

distributors, to ensure fair and equitable

distribution of the gas tax burden across all vehicles

regardless of fuel source,

b. study the availability, adaptability, reliability and

security of methods that may be used in recording and

reporting public road usage,

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c. study the ease and cost of administering the

collection of taxes and fees as an alternative to the

current system of taxing highway use through motor

vehicle fuel taxes,

d. ensure that processes for collecting, managing,

storing, transmitting and destroying data are in place

to protect the integrity of the data and safeguard the

privacy of drivers,

e. collaborate with other states to seek potential

interoperability opportunities to capture out-of-state

drivers traveling through Oklahoma,

f. develop and implement a voluntary pilot program to

assess the potential for mileage-based revenue

collection for Oklahoma's roads and highways as an

alternative to the gas tax system,

g. through public outreach, secure a sampling of

individuals willing to participate in the pilot

program for testing purposes in lieu of paying certain

vehicle registration fees, and

h. seek available federal funds for studies,

demonstration projects or pilots associated with the

Oklahoma Road User Charge Program's implementation.

B. A report of findings and recommendations determined by the

task force on how best to implement the Oklahoma Road User Charge

Program shall be submitted to the Legislature by December 31, 2023.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.105 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.105
USAF Maj. Aubrey Eugene Stowers, Jr. Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge located approximately three (3) miles west of

Sentinel on State Highway 55 in Washita County shall be designated

as the “USAF Maj. Aubrey Eugene Stowers, Jr. Memorial Bridge”. The

Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers

to be placed on the bridge bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.452 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.452
Cpl Mick Ray Bekowsky USMC Memorial Interchange
Status: in_force

The interchange of Interstate 35 and East Covell Road located in

Edmond, Oklahoma County, shall be designated as the "Cpl Mick Ray

Bekowsky USMC Memorial Interchange". The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers bearing that

name to be placed at the interchange.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.102 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.102
SSG John R. Bush Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge crossing Sandy Creek on State Highway 99 in Pontotoc

County shall be designated as the “SSG John R. Bush Memorial

Bridge”. The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

permanent markers to be placed on the bridge bearing that name.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 223
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.71 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.71
USMC Cpl. Jeremy D. Allbaugh Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The portion of State Highway 11 in Blackwell between Interstate

35 and 13th Street shall be designated as the “USMC Cpl. Jeremy D.

Allbaugh Memorial Highway”. The Department of Transportation shall

cause suitable permanent markers to be placed on the bridge bearing

that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-3006 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-3006
Consent of governing body
Status: in_force

The trustees shall negotiate a contract or contracts to

accomplish the purposes enumerated in Section 1 of this act;

however, prior to entering into a construction contract, it will be

necessary for the board of trustees of such trust to obtain the

consent of the governing body of any county, city or town of more

than one thousand (1,000) population, according to the last

preceding Federal Decennial Census, in which such expressway or any

part thereof may be located.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.211 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.211
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge where U.S. Highway 69 crosses the Arkansas River at

the Wagoner and Muskogee county line shall be designated as the

"Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge". Pursuant to

the provisions of Title 69 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Department

of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers to be

placed upon the bridge bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-608 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-608
Repair of bridges, payment for by county
Status: in_force

The board of county commissioners may pay for the reconstruction

or repairing of such county bridges as have been damaged or

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 66

destroyed by floods. Provided, that the authority granted by this

section shall apply only to claims for repairing or reconstructing

bridges previously owned by the county on the same site.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1724 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1724
Turner section
Status: in_force

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 337

That part of the Oklahoma Turnpikes from Oklahoma City to Tulsa

is hereby officially designated the "Turner" section of the Oklahoma

Turnpikes.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.56 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.56
U.S. Army, 2nd Lieutenant Fred Sonaggera Memorial
Status: in_force

Bridge.

The bridge on State Highway 128 east of Heavener in LeFlore

County shall be designated as the “U.S. Army, 2nd Lieutenant Fred

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 213

Sonaggera Memorial Bridge” and the Department of Transportation

shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed on that bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1281 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1281
Use of funds
Status: in_force

The Department is authorized to use any funds appropriated to it

or received by it from the state road fund for matching federal

funds or for other lawful purposes of this act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.454 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.454
Jake Weston Reid Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge on U.S. Highway 62 crossing over State Highway 9 in

McClain County shall be designated as the "Jake Weston Reid Memorial

Bridge". The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-308 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-308
Oath of office
Status: in_force

Each member of the Commission and every employee of the

Department shall, before entering upon the duties of his office or

employment, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation to support

the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Oklahoma,

and to discharge faithfully and honestly the duties of such office

or employment. Any officer or employee who shall violate the

provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and

such violation shall be cause for removal.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.209 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.209
First Lieutenant S.W. "Dub" George Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge over Lake Eufaula on State Highway 9A between the

municipal limits of Canadian and Longtown shall be designated as the

"First Lieutenant S.W. "Dub" George Memorial Bridge". The

Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers

bearing that name to be placed on the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1275 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1275
Standards for signs in business area
Status: in_force

After April 15, 1968, signs which are to be erected in a

business area shall comply with the following standards:

1. General. Signs shall not be erected or maintained which:

a. imitate or resemble any official traffic sign, signal

or device, or

b. are erected or maintained upon trees or painted or

drawn upon rocks or other natural features;

2. Size.

a. Signs shall not be erected which exceed one thousand

two hundred (1,200) square feet in area, per facing,

including border and trim, nor shall signs be erected

which exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height nor sixty

(60) feet in length, excluding apron, supports and

other structural members.

b. The maximum size limitations shall apply to each sign

facing. Two signs not exceeding six hundred (600)

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square feet each may be erected in a facing, side by

side or "doubledecked". Back-to-back and/or V-type

signs will be permitted, and shall be treated as one

structure with one thousand two hundred (1,200) square

feet permitted for each, if the sign structures or

facings are physically contiguous, or connected by the

same structure or cross bracing, or located not more

than fifteen (15) feet apart at their nearest point

nor more than thirty (30) feet apart at their widest

point in the case of back-to-back or V-type signs.

However, nothing in this section shall be construed to

allow tri-faced signs;

3. Spacing.

a. Signs shall conform to all applicable building codes

and ordinances of the municipality, county or state,

whichever has jurisdiction as set forth in Section

1272 of this title, except as provided for in

subparagraph d of this paragraph.

b. Signs shall not be erected or maintained in such a

manner as to obscure or otherwise physically interfere

with an official traffic sign, signal or device or to

obstruct or physically interfere with the driver's

view of approaching, merging or intersecting traffic.

c. Signs visible from a nonfreeway primary highway shall

not be erected within the limits of an incorporated

municipality less than one hundred (100) feet on the

opposite side of the highway and three hundred (300)

feet on the same side of the highway, and outside the

limits of an incorporated municipality less than three

hundred (300) feet, from another such sign, other than

signs described in subsections (a), (b) and (c) of

Section 1274 of this title, unless separated by a

building or other obstruction in such a manner that

only one display located within the minimum spacing

distances set forth herein is visible from the highway

at any one time; provided, however, that this shall

not prevent the erection of double-faced, back-to-

back, or V-type signs with a maximum of two signs per

facing, as permitted by paragraph 2 of this section.

Signs visible and intended to be read from interstate

and freeway primary facilities shall not be erected

less than one thousand (1,000) feet from another such

sign on the same side of such facilities, other than

signs described in subsections (a), (b) and (c) of

Section 1274 of this title. Outside incorporated

municipalities, signs visible and intended to be read

from interstate and freeway primary facilities shall

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not be erected adjacent to or within five hundred

(500) feet of an interchange, intersection at grade,

or rest area, on the same side of such facilities such

distance to be measured along the interstate highway

or freeway from the sign to the nearest point of the

beginning or ending of pavement widening at the exit

from or entrance to the main-traveled way. Signs may

not be located within five hundred (500) feet of any

of the following which are adjacent to any interstate

or federal-aid primary highway: public parks; public

forests; playgrounds; or cemeteries. Provided,

however, the Transportation Commission shall

promulgate rules pursuant to the Administrative

Procedures Act governing the measurement methodology

to be prospectively utilized by the Department when

determining spacing between outdoor advertising signs,

displays and devices and public parks, public forests,

playgrounds and cemeteries. Provided further, any

measurement methodology heretofore utilized by the

Department, including but not limited to the straight-

line method, shall be accepted by the Department

without prejudice. Provided further, the Department

shall be prohibited from altering a permit

classification or revoking any outdoor advertising

license, which was properly obtained at the time of

issuance, based upon a change of internal agency

policy, agency interpretation of law or promulgation

of rules. Provided further, a sign location that was

permitted in compliance with the spacing requirements

of this section in effect prior to the effective date

of this act, but which does not comply with the

spacing requirements of this section as amended after

the effective date of this act, shall maintain its

current legal status; provided it complies with all

other permitting requirements as set forth by the

Transportation Commission.

d. For the purpose of providing a method and opportunity

to minimize the cost of acquiring legally erected

outdoor advertising signs, the Director of the

Department of Transportation shall have the option to

approve the issuance of permits for outdoor

advertising signs visible from a roadway subject to

the regulatory control of the Department of

Transportation which may be erected less than current

state spacing distances from another such sign.

Permits issued pursuant to this option shall be only

for the purpose of providing a relocation site for a

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 138

sign being taken by the state and shall not violate

spacing regulations as stipulated in the Federal State

Agreement. The Department shall also issue a

relocation permit if a roadway for which a legally

erected permitted sign adjacent thereto is realigned;

provided, however, the applicant for such relocation

permit shall surrender four legally issued permits on

a road realigned and the applicant shall waive any

claim for compensation against the Department upon

issuance of a relocation permit based on highway

realignment. Provided, when the Department issues a

permit pursuant to this subsection to accommodate the

relocation of a structure:

(1) if the structure to be removed is visible from a

roadway subject to the regulatory control of the

Department inside an incorporated area, the

relocation site shall be inside the same

incorporated area and shall be visible from a

roadway subject to the regulatory control of the

Department,

(2) if there are not suitable relocation sites

meeting the provisions of division 1 of this

subparagraph and the structure to be removed is

visible from a roadway subject to the regulatory

control of the Department, notwithstanding the

provisions of division 1 of this subparagraph,

the Department may issue a permit for a

relocation site outside of the incorporated area,

provided the relocation site is in the same

county, a contiguous county thereto or other

municipality in which the improved roadway

travels through granting mutual benefit from

improvements, which shall be visible from a

roadway subject to the regulatory control of the

Department, and

(3) all potential relocation sites must be in

compliance with provisions set forth in the

applicable Right-of-Way, Public Utility and

Encroachment Agreement or Agreements.

Provided further, the square footage of display face

on the relocated sign shall not exceed the square

footage of display face of the acquired sign. The

relocated sign shall maintain the same legal status

and ability to upgrade as existed prior to relocation;

provided it complies with all other permitting

requirements set forth by the Transportation

Commission and no other permits shall be required and

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 139

any county or municipal authority in which a

relocation permit has been issued shall promptly

provide the required 9-1-1 address or other

information necessary for the delivery of utility

service to a relocated sign. The Transportation

Commission shall have the authority to promulgate

rules necessary to implement the use of the permit

option provided for in this subsection.

e. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the

Department of Transportation shall, after determining

the need to acquire property upon which outdoor

advertising structures are located, have the authority

to negotiate directly with the owner of the outdoor

advertising structure the terms for maintaining such

structures in their current position or for the

relocation of such structures. Such negotiations may

begin prior to the Department's initiation of formal

condemnation proceedings and shall be completed prior

to a jury award in a condemnation proceeding. The

Department of Transportation retains its right to

require the removal of the sign structure improvement

effective as of the payment by the Department in the

amount awarded by the court-appointed commissioners

pursuant to applicable law. Nothing in this section

shall be construed to prevent the owner of the land

from pursuing a claim of interest in any lease

existing between the landowner and the outdoor

advertising structure owner, or to prevent the outdoor

advertising structure owner from pursuing a claim for

fair market value of the owner's interest if

negotiations with the Department for a lease or

structure relocation arrangement are not successful;

4. Lighting.

a. Signs shall not be erected which contain, include, or

are illuminated by any flashing, intermittent,

revolving or moving light, except on-premise signs and

those giving public service information such as, but

not limited to, time, date, temperature, weather or

news. Steadily burning lights in configuration of

letters or pictures are not prohibited.

b. Signs shall not be erected or maintained which are not

effectively shielded to prevent beams or rays of light

from being directed at any portion of the traveled way

of any interstate or primary highway and are of such

intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or to impair

the vision of the driver of any motor vehicle.

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c. Signs shall not be erected or maintained which shall

be so illuminated that they obscure any official

traffic sign, device, or signal, or imitate or may be

confused with any such official traffic sign, device

or signal.

d. Provided, however, nothing in this section shall be

construed to prohibit the erection or maintenance of

signs which include the steady illumination of sign

faces, panels or slats that rotate to different

messages in a fixed position, commonly known as tri-

vision faces or multiple message signs; provided, the

rotation of one sign face to another is no more

frequent than every eight (8) seconds and the actual

rotation process is accomplished in four (4) seconds

or less; and

5. Vegetation Management.

a. For the purpose of minimizing costs to the Department

for the removal, cutting, or trimming of trees or

vegetation on a public right-of-way to make visible or

ensure future visibility of the facing of a permitted

outdoor advertising sign, the Department is authorized

to establish a process for an outdoor advertising

permit holder to conduct vegetation management

activities within a specific area surrounding the

permit holders' outdoor advertising device.

b. The Department shall promulgate rules prescribing the

scope of such vegetation management activities and any

requirements it deems necessary to monitor such

activities.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.197 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.197
Fire Chief Nolan Schmidt Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The portion of State Highway 58 between the junction of State

Highway 58 and Interstate 40 extending north to the junction of

State Highway 58 and County Road N2450 shall be designated as the

"Fire Chief Nolan Schmidt Memorial Highway". The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed

upon the highway bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.371 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.371
Jerry Evans Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge on U.S. Highway 177 crossing over the Salt Fork

Arkansas River south of Ponca City at the Kay County-Noble County

line shall be designated as the "Jerry Evans Memorial Bridge". The

Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers

bearing that name to be placed on the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.58 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.58
SSG Chris Hake Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The portion of U.S. Highway 81 from the Enid, Oklahoma, city

limits extending north to the junction with U.S. Highway 64 shall be

designated as the “SSG Chris Hake Memorial Highway”. The Department

of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers to be

placed on the highway bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1708 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1708
Condemnation proceedings
Status: in_force

(a) Except in instances where there are nonresident owners,

unknown heirs, imperfect titles, and owners whose whereabouts cannot

be ascertained with reasonable diligence, the Authority shall give

the owner an opportunity to sell the necessary land or interests

therein to the Authority before resort to condemnation may be had.

(b) The Authority may condemn such lands or interests therein

in the following manner:

(1) The district judge of the county in which the real property

may be situated, upon petition of either party, and after ten (10)

days' notice to the opposite party, either by personal service or by

leaving a copy thereof at his usual place of residence with some

member of his family over fifteen (15) years of age, or, in the case

of nonresidents, unknown heirs, or other persons whose whereabouts

cannot be ascertained, by publication in two issues of a weekly

newspaper in general circulation in the county (the ten-day period

to begin with the first publication), shall direct the sheriff of

the county to summons three disinterested freeholders, to be

selected by the judge as commissioners, and who shall not be

interested in a like question. The commissioners shall be sworn to

perform their duties impartially and justly; and they shall inspect

the real property and consider the just compensation to which the

owner is entitled, and they shall forthwith make report in writing

to the clerk of the court, setting forth the quantity, boundaries

and just compensation for the property taken, and amount of injury

done to the property, either directly or indirectly, which they

assess to the owner; which report must be filed and recorded by the

clerk, and a certified copy thereof may be transmitted to the county

clerk of the county where the land lies, to be by him filed and

recorded (without further acknowledgment of proof) in the same

manner and with like force and effect as is provided for the

recording of deeds. Procedure for service by publication as

authorized herein shall be the same as provided by law for service

by publication in civil actions, except summons need not be issued

and served, and except as otherwise provided herein. Within ten

(10) days after the report of commissioners is filed, the court

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 322

clerk shall forward to the attorney of record for the condemnor, the

attorney of record for each condemnee, and to all unrepresented

condemnees a copy of the commissioners' report and a notice stating

the time limits for filing an exception or demand for jury trial.

This notice shall be on a form prepared by the court administrator,

which shall be approved by the Supreme Court, and shall be

distributed to all clerks of the district court by said court

administrator. If a party has been served by publication, the clerk

shall forward a copy of the report of commissioners and notice of

time limits for filing an exception or demand for jury trial to the

last-known mailing address, if any, and shall cause a copy of the

notice of time limits to be published in one issue of a newspaper

qualified to publish legal notices, as defined in Section 106 of

Title 25 of the Oklahoma Statutes. After issuing the notices

provided herein, the court clerk shall endorse on the notice form

filed in the case the date and that a copy of the report together

with the notice was mailed to each party or his attorney of record,

or the date the notice was published in compliance with the

provisions hereof.

(2) Immediately upon payment to the clerk of the court for the

use of the owner the sum so assessed and reported to him as

aforesaid, the Authority shall thereby be authorized to enter upon

the condemned premises, and remove and dispose of any obstructions

thereon, by sale or otherwise. If the landowner shall refuse to

deliver up possession to the Authority, the court shall issue an

order to the sheriff of the county to place the Authority in

possession thereof.

(3) The report of commissioners may be reviewed by the district

court, on written exceptions filed by either party in the clerk's

office within thirty (30) days after the filing of such report, and

the court, after hearing had, shall make such order therein as right

and justice may require, either by confirmation, rejection or by

ordering a new appraisement on good cause shown. Provided, that in

the event a new appraisement is ordered, the Authority shall have

the continuing right of possession obtained under the first

appraisal, unless and until its right to condemn has finally been

determined otherwise; or either party may within sixty (60) days

after the filing of such report file with the clerk a written demand

for a trial by jury, in which case the amount of damages shall be

assessed by a jury, and the trial shall be conducted and judgment

entered in the same manner as civil actions in the district court.

No owner upon whom proper service by publication has been had as

provided in this article shall be let in to defend after expiration

of time for appeal or review of the report of commissioners, as

above provided, has elapsed. Provided, that if, after the filing of

exceptions to the report of commissioners as herein provided, the

Authority shall fail to establish its right to condemn the premises,

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or any part thereof, the landowner shall be restored to possession

of the premises, or part thereof, and the Authority shall pay him

for any damages sustained through the occupation by the Authority,

and if the damages cannot be determined by amicable settlement they

shall be determined by jury trial in the same proceedings. The time

limits for filing an exception and demand for jury trial shall be

calculated from the date the report of commissioners is filed in the

case. On failure of the court clerk to give notice within the time

prescribed in paragraph (b) of this section, the court, on

application of any party, may extend the time for filing an

exception to the report, or a demand for trial by jury for a period

not to exceed twenty (20) days from the date the application is

heard.

(4) Either party aggrieved may appeal to the Supreme Court from

the decision of the district court on exception to the report of

commissioners, or jury trial; but such review or appeal shall not

delay the prosecution of the work on such turnpike project over the

premises in question if the award of commissioners, or jury, as the

case may be, has been deposited with the clerk for the owner. The

Authority shall in all cases pay the cost and expenses of the first

assessment. And in case of review or appeal, a certified copy of

the final order or judgment shall be transmitted by the clerk of the

court, duly certified, to the proper county clerk, to be by him

filed and recorded as hereinabove provided for the recording of the

report, and with like effect.

(c) Where an estate is being probated, or a minor or

incompetent person has a legal guardian, the administrator or

executor of such estate, or the guardian of such minor or

incompetent person, shall have authority to execute all instruments

of conveyance provided for in this article on behalf of the estate,

minor or incompetent person without other proceedings than approval

by the judge of the district court endorsed on the instrument of

conveyance.

(d) "Just compensation", as used in this section, shall mean

the value of the property taken, and in addition, any injury to any

part of the property not taken. Any special and direct benefits to

the part of the property not taken may be offset only against any

injury to the property not taken. If only a part of a tract is

taken, just compensation shall be ascertained by determining the

difference between the fair market value of the whole tract

immediately before the taking and the fair market value of that

portion left remaining immediately after the taking.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1717.1 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1717.1
Transfer of project to state highway system
Status: in_force

No turnpike project shall be transferred from the Oklahoma

Turnpike Authority to the state highway system except as follows:

1. Pursuant to the applicable provisions of Section 1717 of

this title; or

2. Pursuant to the approval of the transfer by the Legislature

as expressed in a concurrent resolution.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-502 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-502
Roads connecting public use areas, state parks, national parks and state-owned
Status: in_force

institutions with certain highways or streets - Roads within boundaries of state parks andparks and state-owned institutions with certain highways or streets

- Roads within boundaries of state parks and memorials.

(a) The Commission, at its discretion, may designate and

maintain as a part of the State Highway System any roads connecting

public use areas, state parks, national parks and state-owned

institutions of the State of Oklahoma with federal highways, state

highways, county highways or municipal streets where the right-of-

way for the roads has been obtained and title thereto is in the

State of Oklahoma or any agency thereof; and the Commission shall

construct or maintain roads and highways within the boundaries of

state parks and memorials.

(b) The Commission may use any state highway funds for the

purpose of constructing, repairing and maintaining such roads.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-689 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-689
Local road design standards - Plans, surveys and
Status: in_force

engineering services.

A. The Department of Transportation is hereby directed, in

cooperation with the Oklahoma Cooperative Circuit Engineering

Districts Board, to cause to be developed appropriate local road

design standards for use in constructing projects pursuant to this

program. The standards, upon their adoption by the Transportation

Commission and by those counties wishing to participate in this

program, shall be used for the design and construction of all

projects funded pursuant to this program. However, when funds

available pursuant to this program are used to match federal funds,

projects shall meet appropriate minimum design standards for local

roads and other applicable federal requirements. All plans and

specifications for federal-aid projects shall be subject to the

approval of the Department. To every extent possible, negotiations

with the Federal Highway Administration should be undertaken to

allow application of the County Roads Design Guidelines Manual.

B. Plans, surveys, and engineering shall be the responsibility

of the county in which the project is located. Only registered

professional engineers, approved by the Department of

Transportation, experienced in the design and construction of

highway and related facilities, shall be used for such services.

C. Prior to award of the contract by the Transportation

Commission, the county shall be given the option of accepting or

rejecting the bid submitted by the successful bidder.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.178 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.178
Cost of Freedom Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge over Snake Creek on State Highway 9 just west of the

municipal limits of Stigler shall be designated as the "Cost of

Freedom Memorial Bridge". Pursuant to the provisions of Title 69 of

the Oklahoma Statutes, the Department of Transportation shall cause

suitable permanent markers to be placed upon the bridge bearing that

name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1251 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1251
Citation
Status: in_force

This act may be called the "Oklahoma Junkyard and Scrap Metal

Processing Facility Control Act."
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1687 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1687
Private First Class Curtis Herman Bullard Memorial
Status: in_force

Bridge.

The bridge on State Highway 270 south of Wister, Oklahoma, shall

be designated the “Private First Class Curtis Herman Bullard

Memorial Bridge”. Private Bullard was born October 12, 1945, and

was killed in action in Pleiku Province, Vietnam, on June 20, 1966.

The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent

markers to be placed upon the bridge bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.288 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.288
Landon L. Endres Memorial Interchange
Status: in_force

The interchange of Interstate 40 and Cimarron Road in Canadian

County shall be designated as the "Landon L. Endres Memorial

Interchange". The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the highway.

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Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.377 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.377
Bellmon Brothers Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The State Highway 15 bridge that crosses over Interstate 35 in

Noble County shall be designated as the "Bellmon Brothers Memorial

Bridge". The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.55 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.55
Deputy Sheriff Dustin Duncan Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge on State Highway 112 crossing the Poteau River in

LeFlore County shall be designated as the “Deputy Sheriff Dustin

Duncan Memorial Bridge” and the Department of Transportation shall

cause suitable permanent markers to be placed on that bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1003 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1003
Deposit of proceeds
Status: in_force

The proceeds from the sale or rental of any lands, or from the

sale of equipment, materials or supplies, and any funds received as

the result of the settlement or litigation of claims for damages to

or loss of property, equipment or facilities owned by or under the

control of the Department or Commission, shall be deposited in the

State Highway Construction and Maintenance Fund.

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Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-703 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-703
Reimbursement for actual damages
Status: in_force

The Department shall make reimbursement for any actual damages

resulting to such lands, waters, premises and property as a result

of activities pursuant to the preceding section. In the event of

disagreement as to the amount of the damage, either the person

damaged or the Department may file a petition with the district

court for the appointment of commissioners to appraise the damages

and proceed to have the same determined as in condemnation

proceedings.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.187 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.187
Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of U.S. Highway 70 beginning at the municipal limits

of Garvin and extending southeast to the municipal limits of Idabel

shall be designated as the "Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway". The

Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers

bearing that name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.66 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.66
Fern Holland Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

That portion of State Highway 25 from the junction of State

Highway 25 and U.S. Highway 59 extending west to the Ottawa County

line shall be designated as the "Fern Holland Memorial Highway".

The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent

markers to be placed on the highway bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-4021 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-4021
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma

Traveler Information Logo Signing Act of 1988".
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1732 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1732
Legislative power to alter or amend construction or
Status: in_force

location.

The Legislature, notwithstanding any agreement or contract

entered into by the Authority, may repeal, alter, or amend the

authorization for the construction, or description of the route or

location of any turnpike or turnpikes, or portion or portions

thereof, for which bonds have not been sold at the time of such

legislative action.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.221 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.221
PFC Jon Ross Townsend Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of State Highway 88 in Rogers County from the

junction of State Highway 88 and E 450 Road extending north to the

junction of State Highway 88 and E 440 Road shall be designated as

the "PFC Jon Ross Townsend Memorial Highway". The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers bearing that

name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1206.2 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1206.2
Municipalities - State highways - Right of way
Status: in_force

acquisition - Nonparticipation.

No municipality having a population of sixty thousand (60,000)

persons or more according to the latest Federal Decennial Census

shall be required to participate financially in the acquisition of

land for use for rights-of-way for state highways contracted for and

constructed after the effective date of this section; provided that

this section shall not relieve any said municipality of such

financial participation where responsibility for the same has been

assumed under a preexisting contractual agreement with the

department.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.306 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.306
Sgt. Maj. Christopher Nelms Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge over the Washita River on U.S. Highway 77 located

approximately one (1) mile west of Wynnewood in Garvin County shall

be designated as the "Sgt. Maj. Christopher Nelms Memorial Bridge".

The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent

markers bearing that name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-4040 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-4040
Oklahoma Route 66 Commission
Status: in_force

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 391

A. There is hereby created the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission.

The Commission shall be composed of nine (9) members. The members

shall serve as follows:

1. One member shall be appointed by the Governor and selected

from the Commissioners of the Oklahoma Tax Commission, whose first

term shall be for one (1) year, and then renewable for three-year

terms thereafter;

2. One shall be the Executive Director of the Oklahoma

Department of Transportation, or his or her designee, whose first

term shall be for two (2) years, and then renewable for three-year

terms thereafter;

3. One shall be the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Tourism

and Recreation Department, or his or her designee, whose first term

shall be for three (3) years, and then renewable for three-year

terms thereafter;

4. Three members shall be appointed by the President Pro

Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate of which:

a. one shall be a citizen of a county containing a

portion of Route 66, whose first term shall be for one

(1) year, and renewable for three-year terms

thereafter,

b. one shall be a city manager, assistant city manager,

or economic development director for a municipality on

Route 66 with a population greater than ten thousand

(10,000), whose first term shall be for two (2) years,

and renewable for three-year terms thereafter, and

c. one shall be an Oklahoma citizen with expertise or

experience in historic preservation, whose first term

shall be for three (3) years, and then renewable for

three-year terms thereafter; and

5. Three members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the

Oklahoma House of Representatives of which:

a. one shall be a citizen of a county containing a

portion of Route 66, whose first term shall be for one

(1) year, and then renewable for three-year terms

thereafter,

b. one of whom shall be a business owner whose business

is located along Route 66 within a city or town whose

population is less than ten thousand (10,000), whose

first term shall be for two (2) years, and then

renewable for three-year terms thereafter, and

c. one shall be an Oklahoma citizen with expertise or

experience in marketing, whose first term shall be for

three (3) years, and then renewable for three-year

terms thereafter.

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B. The Commission shall utilize the Oklahoma Route 66

Commission Revolving Fund as authorized in Section 4041 of this

title.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1211 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1211
Violation a misdemeanor - Punishment - Interference with
Status: in_force

abatement.

(a) Every person who shall construct, maintain, or operate any

gasoline pump, driveway canopy, building, sign, fence, post, or any

other thing or structure except such as may be specifically

authorized by law upon the right-of-way of any designated state or

federal highway, or upon any street designated as a part of any

state or federal highway, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and each

day such violation continues shall be a separate offense.

(b) Every person who, by threats, physical violence, or in any

manner, prevents, obstructs or hinders the abatement of any such

nuisance by the Commission, its agents, servants or employees shall

be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1669 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1669
Jody Latimer Memorial Parkway
Status: in_force

State Highway 65 from where it intersects with State Highway 53

in Cotton County, south to Temple, Oklahoma, shall be designated as

the “Jody Latimer Memorial Highway”. The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed

on the highway bearing his name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-3019 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-3019
Financial interest - Penalties
Status: in_force

No trustee or employee of any public trust shall have a direct

or indirect financial interest in any contract, subcontract,

purchase, sale or other transaction in connection with any toll

expressway project undertaken by such trust. Violation of this

section shall be deemed cause for removal from office or employment

of such trustee or employee. In addition, such violation shall

constitute a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be

punishable by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00)

or imprisonment not exceeding one (1) year, or both such fine and

imprisonment.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.132 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.132
Senator Robert Milacek Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge over an unnamed creek at Meadow Lake Park on U.S.

Highway 81, south of the municipal limits of Enid shall be

designated as "Senator Robert Milacek Memorial Bridge". The

Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers

to be placed on the bridge bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1603 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1603
Designation of Interstate Highway as The Raymond Gary
Status: in_force

Expressway.

The four-lane interstate highway extending from the intersection

of the Kansas Turnpike, Kansas state line, through Oklahoma to the

Texas state line, and connecting with the Texas interstate highway

system, shall be known as "The Raymond Gary Expressway" as a lasting

testimonial to the leadership, industry and signal achievements of

the Honorable Raymond Gary.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1655 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1655
Keith Leftwich Memorial Loop
Status: in_force

Interstate Highway 240 between Interstate 35 and Interstate 44

in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, shall be designated as the “Keith

Leftwich Memorial Loop”. The Department of Transportation shall

cause suitable permanent markers to be placed on the highway bearing

his name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1802 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1802
Penalty for felony
Status: in_force

Any person who is convicted of a violation of any of the

provisions of this Code herein or by the laws of this state declared

to constitute a Class D1 felony offense, and for which another

penalty is not provided in this Code, shall be punished by

imprisonment as provided for in subsections B through F of Section

20N of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or by a fine of not less

than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Five Thousand

Dollars ($5,000.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-4015 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-4015
Goldsby Airport - Responsibility for mowing
Status: in_force

The State Department of Transportation shall assume the

responsibility of mowing the Goldsby Airport located in Section 24,

Township 8 North, Range 3 West of the Indian Meridian, McClain

County, Oklahoma.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-4016 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-4016
Contributions, gifts, etc. to certain railroads and other
Status: in_force

entities prohibited.

The Department of Transportation is prohibited from contributing

to, subsidizing, or giving away any real or personal property to a

railroad or any other entity that is not owned by the State of

Oklahoma or a political subdivision thereof.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-218 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-218
Frontage road
Status: in_force

A road constructed adjacent and parallel to but separated from

the highway and connected thereto at least at each end, for service

to abutting property and for control of access.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-4019 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-4019
Oklahoma State Safety Oversight Program
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created the Oklahoma State Safety Oversight

Program. Oversight for the program shall be provided by the

Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The Department shall develop

and enforce the Oklahoma State Safety Oversight Program standards

for all private and public rail fixed-guideway public transportation

systems statewide that are not administered by the federal Railroad

Administration. The Department shall have the complete authority to

implement, enforce and oversee the Oklahoma State Safety Oversight

Program in accordance with requirements outlined in the 49 CFR,

Section 674, as amended.

B. The Department is hereby authorized to apply for, receive

and expend federal State Safety Oversight Program funds in strict

accordance with applicable state and federal law, rules and

regulations.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-315 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-315
Audit of books, records and files of Commission and
Status: in_force

Department.

The expenses of audits of the State Transportation Commission

and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation shall be paid by the

Commission out of the State Highway Construction and Maintenance

Fund upon the presentation of sworn and itemized claims, which

claims shall have been duly approved by the State Auditor and

Inspector. A sum equivalent to one-tenth of one percent (1/10 of

1%) of the warrants issued during the previous fiscal year shall be

allotted and appropriated annually from such fund for the expense of

this audit. If such sum is found to be inadequate for the purposes

above set forth, then the Commission may allot and appropriate from

such fund such additional sums as may be necessary.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-409 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-409
Preliminary evaluations of transportation projects -
Status: in_force

Financial review - Final loan applications - Approval or rejection -

Release of loan proceeds.

A. By May 1, 1999, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission shall

provide financial review guidelines to the Oklahoma Department of

Transportation for use by the Department in preliminary evaluations

of transportation projects. The evaluation shall include such

information as required by the Department and the Commission,

including but not limited to:

1. Cost of the proposed transportation project;

2. Amount of the loan requested;

3. Repayment schedule; and

4. Existing and anticipated assets and liabilities of the

applicant.

B. Upon a determination of the Department that an entity meets

the criteria to receive funding pursuant to the provisions of this

act, the Department shall forward to the Commission the preliminary

application for an initial financial review.

C. Upon receipt of the preliminary application, the Commission

shall prepare an initial financial review of the entity based upon:

1. The documents submitted by the Department and any additional

information requested by the Commission through the Department,

necessary to make a financial review of such entity; and

2. The proposed loan amount and interest rate for which the

entity qualifies.

Upon conclusion of the initial financial review, the Commission may

either recommend approval or rejection of the proposed loan.

D. The Commission shall return the preliminary application to

the Department with a written recommendation of approval or

rejection. If the Commission recommends rejection, the written

recommendation shall include the reason for the rejection. The

Commission shall forward a written copy of the rejection notice to

the entity. The entity may then be allowed to modify any such

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documents in order to comply with the requirements of the Commission

and may resubmit the necessary financial documents to the

Department.

E. If the Commission recommends approval, the Commission shall

notify the Department of the acceptance. Upon receipt of the notice

and upon approval of the planning documents by the Department, the

Department shall notify the entity of the approval and request the

entity to prepare and submit the final loan application and a

nonrefundable loan application processing fee in the amount of Five

Hundred Dollars ($500.00).

F. Upon a determination of compliance with the state and

federal laws, the Department is authorized to approve, refer and

forward the final loan application and necessary documents to the

Commission with the recommendation that a loan be made to the

eligible entity pursuant to the federal National Highway System

Designation Act of 1995 from the State Infrastructure Bank Revolving

Fund.

G. Upon review of the final loan application and applicable

documents, the Commission shall either approve or reject the loan

application. The Commission may request additional information from

the applicant or the Department in order to complete the financial

review of the application for the loan. The Commission shall notify

the applicant of any rejection of the final loan application.

Notification of approval of such entity for a loan shall be sent to

the Department and the Department shall notify the applicant. The

Department shall have the authority to grant final approval for

disbursement of loan proceeds by the State Infrastructure Bank and

to present the proceeds at the closing of the loan. Upon request

for disbursement of funds from the account pursuant to the

provisions of this act, the Commission shall provide for the release

of the loan proceeds.

H. Payment on loans shall be made to the State Infrastructure

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Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-4041 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-4041
Oklahoma Route 66 Commission Revolving Fund
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving

fund to be designated as the "Oklahoma Route 66 Commission Revolving

Fund", which shall consist of all monies appropriated, transferred,

or otherwise designated to the fund by law. The revolving fund

shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations,

and shall be under the administration of the Oklahoma Route 66

Commission. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are

hereby appropriated, and shall be budgeted and expended in

accordance with the provisions of subsection B of this section for

the purpose of preserving and developing Route 66 and commemorating

the Route 66 Centennial.

B. Funds shall be budgeted or expended from the Oklahoma Route

66 Commission Revolving Fund in accordance with rules adopted by the

Commission.

C. The Oklahoma Route 66 Commission shall promulgate, pursuant

to the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, permanent

rules subject to approval by the Legislature, to implement:

1. Application procedures for projects submitting requests for

funds;

2. Processes for awarding of funding applications;

3. Details of the Commission's general duties;

4. Reporting requirements of the Commission to the Legislature;

and

5. Any other rules necessary to carry out the purpose and

mission of the Commission as expressed in this act.

D. All unencumbered funds remaining in the Oklahoma Route 66

Commission Revolving Fund upon the expiration of the Oklahoma Route

66 Commission shall be transferred to the State Treasurer for

deposit in the General Revenue Fund.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1713 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1713
Rights and remedies of bondholders and trustee
Status: in_force

Any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this article

or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee under

the trust agreement, except to the extent the rights herein given

may be restricted by such trust agreement, may, either at law or in

equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceeding protect and

enforce any and all rights under the laws of the state or granted

hereunder or under such trust agreement or the resolution

authorizing the issuance of such bonds, and may enforce and compel

the performance of all duties required by this article or by such

trust agreement or resolution to be performed by the Authority or by

any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging and collecting

of tolls.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.228 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.228
President George H.W. Bush Highway
Status: in_force

The portion of U.S. Highway 81 from five-tenths (0.5) of a mile

north of the junction of U.S. Highway 81 and County Road E0760

extending north to five-tenths (0.5) of a mile south of the junction

of U.S. Highway 81 and County Road E0720 shall be designated as the

"President George H.W. Bush Highway". The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable markers bearing that name to be

placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.2 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.2
James E. and Rose H. Benson Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The east and west lanes of State Highway 64 extending from the

intersection of County Road 300 to the intersection of County Road

350 west of Alva, Oklahoma, shall be designated as the “James E. and

Rose H. Benson Memorial Highway”. The Department of Transportation

shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed on the highway

bearing that name. In addition, the cemetery located north of the

intersection of County Road 350 and State Highway 64 known as “Star

Cemetery”, which is the final resting place of the Bensons and other

settlers of the area shall also have a sign with the name “Star

Cemetery” placed on the right-of-way at the intersection indicating

the location of the cemetery.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1604 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1604
Designation of U. S. Highway No. 281 as the American
Status: in_force

Legion Memorial Highway.

The portion of U.S. Highway No. 281 which transverses the State

of Oklahoma, shall be known as "The American Legion Memorial

Highway" and the Department shall cause it to be appropriately

marked as such.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.163 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.163
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The portion of Interstate 35 beginning approximately two (2)

miles north of the intersection of Interstate 35 and State Highway

19 extending approximately two (2) miles to the south of the

intersection of Interstate 35 and State Highway 29 shall be

designated as the "Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway".

Pursuant to the provisions of Title 69 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the

Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers

to be placed upon the highway bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.332 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.332
Jennifer McClendon Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the bridge over

South 129th Avenue on State Highway 51, also known as the Broken

Arrow Expressway, in Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, shall be designated

as the "Jennifer McClendon Memorial Bridge". The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers bearing that

name to be placed on the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.51 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.51
U.S. Army 509th Engineer Company Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge in Oklahoma County on State Highway 4 approximately

one (1) mile north of the junction of State Highway 4 with State

Highway 3 shall be designated as the “U.S. Army 509th Engineer

Company Memorial Bridge”. The Department of Transportation shall

cause suitable permanent markers to be placed on the highway bearing

that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1719 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1719
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The Authority is hereby authorized to provide by resolution

for the issuance of turnpike revenue refunding bonds of the

Authority for the purpose of refunding any bonds then outstanding

which shall have been issued under the provisions of this article

including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any

interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of such

bonds, and, if the Authority shall so determine, for the additional

purpose of constructing improvements, extensions, or enlargements of

the turnpike project or projects in connection with which the bonds

to be refunded shall have been issued. The Authority is further

authorized to provide for the issuance of its turnpike revenue bonds

for the combined purpose of (a) refunding any bonds then outstanding

which shall have been issued under the provisions of this article,

including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any

interest accrued, or to accrue to the date of redemption of such

bonds, and (b) paying all or any part of the cost of any additional

turnpike project or projects as authorized by this article. The

issuance of such bonds, the maturities and other details thereof,

the rights of the holders thereof, and the rights, duties, and

obligations of the Authority in respect of the same, shall be

governed by the provisions of this article insofar as the same may

be applicable.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 333

(b) Bonds may be issued by the Authority under the provisions

of this section at any time prior to the maturity or maturities or

the date selected for the redemption of the bonds being refunded

thereby. Pending the application of the proceeds of such refunding

bonds, with any other available funds, to the payment of the

principal, accrued interest, and any redemption premium of the bonds

being refunded, and if so provided or permitted in the resolution

authorizing the issuance of such refunding bonds or in the trust

agreement securing the same, to the payment of any interest on such

refunding bonds, and any expenses in connection with such refunding,

such proceeds may be invested in direct obligations of, or

obligations the principal of and the interest on which are

unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States of America which

shall mature or which shall be subject to redemption by the holder

thereof at the option of such holder, not later than the respective

dates when the proceeds, together with the interest accruing

thereon, will be required for the purposes intended, or, in lieu of

such investments, all or any part of such proceeds may be placed in

interest bearing time deposits or other similar arrangements may be

made with regard thereto which will assure that such proceeds,

together with the interest accruing thereon, will be available when

required for the purposes intended.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-4033 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-4033
Use of allocated monies - Submission of proposed budget -
Status: in_force

Audits - Elderly and handicapped services - Purchases.

A. Monies allocated from the Public Transit Revolving Fund by

the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be used for local

share or matching funds for the purpose of federal capital or

operating grants. Prior to the allocation of monies from the Public

Transit Revolving Fund, each eligible entity desiring monies from

the Public Transit Revolving Fund, shall provide to the Department,

a proposed budget outlining the proposed use of the monies for the

next fiscal year. Any eligible entity not submitting a proposed

budget shall be deemed to waive any claim to monies from the Public

Transit Revolving Fund for the next fiscal year. All monies

distributed among the eligible entities shall be audited to ensure

compliance with applicable law and the latest available audited

financial statement shall be provided to the Department.

B. Any eligible entity receiving monies from the Public Transit

Revolving Fund shall expend a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the

monies for services for the elderly and the handicapped.

C. Allocations of program funds from the Public Transit

Revolving Fund shall not be subject to the Central Purchasing Act,

Section 85.1 et seq. of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes. However,

any equipment purchased with monies from the Public Transit

Revolving Fund shall be subject to the Central Purchasing Act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1235 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1235
Right to purchase - Collection of pro rata share of
Status: in_force

costs.

The Highway Department shall have right to purchase right-of-way

under the provisions of this act from the fund created hereby, and

at such time as the right-of-way is to be utilized for construction

thereon, the Department shall then proceed to replenish from the

cost of said project the state's proportionate share of the purchase

price paid for said right-of-way, and to collect the pro rata share

required by present law from city or county governments, and any

monies derived from said governments shall accrue to said fund.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1674 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1674
Mannford Expressway
Status: in_force

State Highway 51, from a point one mile east of its intersection

with State Highway 151, also known as the “Keystone Dam Road”, west

to its intersection with State Highway 48 in Mannford, Oklahoma,

shall be designated as the “Mannford Expressway”. The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed

upon the highway bearing the designation.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.444 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.444
SFC Theodore Emmett Lowery Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of U.S. Highway 64 beginning at the intersection of

South 25th Street East in Keefeton, extending southeasterly to the

intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and East 128th Street South in

Muskogee County shall be designated as the "SFC Theodore Emmett

Lowery Memorial Highway". The Department of Transportation shall

cause suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on

the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1615 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1615
Designation of bridge over Kiamichi River on State
Status: in_force

Highway 93 in Choctaw County as The Carl Albert Bridge.

That the bridge over the Kiamichi River on State Highway No. 93

in Choctaw County be and hereby is designated "The Carl Albert

Bridge" in appreciation for and in recognition of the many public

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 186

contributions of the Honorable Carl Albert, Speaker of the House of

Representatives of the Congress of the United States, to the Third

Congressional District, the State of Oklahoma, and the nation.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-306 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-306
Powers and duties of Executive Director
Status: in_force

Immediately upon the election and qualification of the Executive

Director of the Department of Transportation, he or she shall become

vested with the duties and powers of the management and control of

the Department of Transportation, under such orders, rules and

regulations as may be prescribed by the State Transportation

Commission; and in addition thereto he or she shall have the

following specific powers and duties:

1. To supervise the state highway system under rules and

regulations prescribed by the Commission;

2. To appoint and employ, supervise and discharge such

professional, clerical, skilled and semiskilled help, labor and

other employees as may be deemed necessary for the proper discharge

of the duties of the Department and to fix and determine the

salaries or wages to be paid subject to all such rules and

regulations as may be promulgated by the Commission, and subject to

the policies, rules and regulations of the Office of Management and

Enterprise Services and the State Merit System of Personnel

Administration;

3. To investigate and determine upon the various methods of

road and bridge construction and maintenance in the different

sections of the state;

4. To aid at all times in promoting highway improvements and

maintenance throughout the state;

5. To make recommendations to the Commission in the letting of

all contracts for construction or improvements of state highways or

any contract for road or bridge construction or improvement where

the work is being done in whole or in part with state or federal

monies; and to act for the Commission in the purchase of all

materials, equipment and supplies as provided for in this Code;

6. To place on the state highway system any road he or she

deems necessary and to the best interest of the state, when approved

by a majority of the entire Commission, and to eliminate from the

state highway system any road when approved by a majority of the

entire Commission;

7. To approve and pay claims for the services of professional,

clerical, skilled and semiskilled help, laborers and other

employees, for the Commission, when the salary or wages of such help

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 36

and employees shall have been previously approved by the Commission;

and to approve and pay progressive estimates on work done or

contracts performed, where such work or contracts have theretofore

been approved by the Commission; and to approve and pay claims for

the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies theretofore

authorized by the Commission;

8. To make emergency purchases of equipment, materials and

supplies, and emergency contracts for construction and repairs,

under rules and regulations prescribed by the Commission;

9. To grant permission to state agencies, municipalities and

water companies or districts to lay any water pipeline within the

rights-of-way of state highways, when approved by the Commission;

10. To act for the Department in all matters except as

otherwise provided in this Code; and

11. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to employ the

necessary personnel who shall have the duty to issue oversize and

overweight permits in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14

of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes and to collect the fees

therefor and to remit the same to the Oklahoma Tax Commission or as

otherwise provided by law.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.62 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.62
Veterans Memorial Highway – SFC Tony K. Burris
Status: in_force

Memorial Highway.

A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, the

portion of U.S. Highway 62 beginning and ending with the city limits

of Blanchard shall be designated as the "Veterans Memorial Highway".

The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent

markers to be placed on the highway bearing that name.

B. The portion of U.S. Highway 62 in Blanchard extending

northeast from the intersection with State Highway 76 to the

intersection with State Highway 9 shall be designated as the "SFC

Tony K. Burris Memorial Highway". The Department of Transportation

shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed on the highway

bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-601.2 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-601.2
Exemptions
Status: in_force

This act shall not apply to cities, towns, planning district or

any other area where jurisdiction is otherwise vested by law in a

political subdivision to establish standards for the dedication of

roads or bridges.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1305 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1305
Local benefits
Status: in_force

(a) When the governing body of a city or the board of county

commissioners of a county deems that local benefits accrue to any

property served by such proposed limited access facility, it shall

by resolution determine the amount or percentage of cost thereof to

be paid for by special assessment upon the benefited property, and

by resolution shall require the city or county engineer, or

consulting engineer, to prepare plans, profiles, specifications and

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 148

estimates of the probable cost of the improvements, including

acquisition, and also including such expenses and cost as may be

necessary or essential to the completion of the limited access

facility. The estimate of cost shall be on a unit basis.

(b) The resolution shall also define the boundaries or extent of

the district or lands to be specially assessed to pay all or that

part of the cost so determined to be so assessed. The district

shall be defined by stating with particularity the exterior

boundaries thereof, which in no event shall be in excess of two

thousand six hundred forty (2640) feet from the center line of the

proposed limited access facility, to be included in the assessment

district, and which shall govern for all details as to the size and

extent thereof.

(c) The engineer preparing the report shall appear at the

hearing thereon and give all information to all interested parties

and to the governing body of the city or the board of county

commissioners. The determination by the governing body of the city

or the board of county commissioners of the extent and area of the

district shall be final and shall be binding for all purposes.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-234 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-234
Right of access
Status: in_force

The right of ingress to a highway from abutting land and egress

from a highway to abutting land.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-601 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-601
Authority and duties of county commissioners
Status: in_force

A. The county highway system shall be composed of all public

roads within any county, less any part of any road or roads which

may be designated as a state highway by the State Transportation

Commission. It shall be the duty of the board of county

commissioners in each county to construct and maintain as county

highways those roads which best serve the most people of the county.

For this purpose the board of county commissioners is authorized to

use any funds which are in the county highway fund, subject to

statutory restrictions on the use of any of such funds, together

with any money or item of value derived from any agreement entered

into between the county and the Transportation Commission, the

federal government, this state, any other county or political

subdivision of this state or other governmental entity, or any

citizen or group of citizens who have made donations for that

purpose. The boards of county commissioners of the various counties

shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the designation, construction

and maintenance and repair of all of the county highways and bridges

therein. All interlocal cooperation agreements made pursuant to

this section between counties and those political subdivisions or

citizens of a county shall be submitted to the district attorney of

each of the counties subject to the agreement for approval. All

other interlocal cooperation agreements shall be submitted and

approved in accordance with Sections 1001 through 1008 of Title 74

of the Oklahoma Statutes.

B. The boards of county commissioners are hereby authorized to

establish road improvement districts as provided by law for existing

roads in the unincorporated areas of counties. The boards of county

commissioners may also have improvements made on existing roads in

unincorporated areas of counties on a force account basis.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1630 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1630
Veterans Memorial Highways - Highways previously
Status: in_force

designated.

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Any previously designated portions of Interstate Highway 35 or

Interstate Highway 40 shall not be affected by Section 1 of this

act.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1613 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1613
Designation of portion of Highway No. 88 - Markers
Status: in_force

That the portion of State Highway No. 88 beginning at its

juncture with U.S. Highway No. 169 and ending at the Will Rogers

Memorial, near Lake Oologah, be designated and known as the "Coo-

wee-scoo-wee Parkway", and the Department of Highways is directed to

cause suitable markers to be erected, identifying the said Parkway

as such.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.84 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.84
James W. Summerlin Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The portion of State Highway 88 between Inola and Claremore

shall be designated the “James W. Summerlin Memorial Highway”. The

Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers

to be placed upon the highway bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.337 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.337
Deputy Jarid Taylor Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of the U.S. Highway 70 Bypass beginning just south

of U.S. 70 and extending south and west to the intersection of

McLean Drive on the west side of the City of Durant in Bryan County

shall be designated as the "Deputy Jarid Taylor Memorial Highway".

The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent

markers bearing that name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.252 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.252
CPL Eldon Ervin Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge crossing over the BNSF Railroad on U.S. Highway 60

located approximately one and one-half (1.5) miles east of Wyandotte

in Ottawa County shall be designated as the "CPL Eldon Ervin

Memorial Bridge". The Department of Transportation shall cause

suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the

bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.368 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.368
MAJ Kerry "WarDog 6" Trent and SSG Michael D. Ward
Status: in_force

Memorial Trail.

The sections of U.S. Highways 60 Business and 60 extending

between the Tonkawa and Ponca City National Guard armories in Kay

County shall be designated as the "MAJ Kerry "WarDog 6" Trent and

SSG Michael D. Ward Memorial Trail". The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers bearing that

name to be placed on the highways.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.157 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.157
Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge over East 81st Street on U.S. Highway 169 within the

municipal limits of Tulsa shall be designated as the "Corporal Jared

Shoemaker Memorial Bridge". The Department of Transportation shall

cause suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on

the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.236 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.236
Meteorologist Gary England Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge over the North Canadian River on U.S. Highway 60

north of Seiling, Oklahoma, shall be designated as the

"Meteorologist Gary England Bridge". The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed

on the bridge bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.131 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.131
Deputy Mike Roberts and Deputy Tim Lowry Memorial
Status: in_force

Highway.

The portion of State Highway 39 extending from the municipal

limits of the City of Asher to the municipal limits of the City of

Konawa shall be designated as the “Deputy Mike Roberts and Deputy

Tim Lowry Memorial Highway”. Pursuant to the provisions of Title 69

of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Department of Transportation shall

cause suitable permanent markers to be placed upon the highway

bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1236 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1236
Sale of unneeded property
Status: in_force

In the event that circumstances alter the highway requirements

after the Director has acquired property so that it or a portion

thereof is no longer needed for highway purposes, the Director is

authorized to sell the real property involved or any portion thereof

in the name of the state on the relation of the Director, and shall

make deposit of the proceeds of such sale in the Highway Advance

Right-of-Way Acquisition and Management Fund. Provided, if any

funds have been contributed by municipal or county governments for

the purchase of such property, such funds shall be returned to said

municipal or county government together with any interest which such

contributions have actually earned.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1679 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1679
Scott Vincent Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

State Highway 31, beginning at the western municipal limits of

Bokoshe and extending to the junction with State Highway 59, shall

be designated as the “Scott Vincent Memorial Highway”. The

Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers

to be placed on the highway bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-244 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-244
Traveled way
Status: in_force

The portion of the roadway for the movement of vehicles,

exclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-614 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-614
Convicts on rock pile or other public work
Status: in_force

When, in the judgment of the board of county commissioners, the

expense of working the convicts upon the public highways is too

great, on account of the small number thereof, or for any other

reason, then it shall have authority to provide all necessary

apparatus for working of such convicts upon a rock pile, or rock

crusher, for the purpose of providing material for use upon the

public highways of the county. Such authority shall be exercised in

the same manner as is provided in the preceding section for the

working of convicts upon the public highways, and the board of

county commissioners shall have full authority as to how and where

such materials shall be used; provided, it shall use same for no

other purpose than the betterment of the public highways in the

county; provided, further, that in any county where the working of

convicts upon a rock pile, or rock crusher, is found impractical for

any reason, then the board of county commissioners may provide for

the working of the convicts upon any public work in which the county

has an interest.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.42 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.42
Representative Ron Langmacher Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge crossing over the Washita River on State Highway 9,

approximately two (2) miles east of Carnegie, shall be designated

the “Representative Ron Langmacher Bridge”. The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed

on the bridge bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1402 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1402
Interference with public use by public utilities
Status: in_force

forbidden.

The rights granted pursuant to this act shall not be exercised

as to interfere with the free and ordinary use of public highways or

the exercise of the rights of other public utilities lawfully

located on the highways. The Corporation Commission shall have

authority to hear and determine all complaints and controversies

involving any interference with public rights, or the right of other

public service concerns in connection with the exercise of the

rights and authority granted to public utilities, pursuant to this

act and fix reasonable terms and conditions to be complied with by

the respective parties. Proceedings on complaints pursuant to this

act shall be upon notice and subject to the right of appeal as in

other cases where notice and right of appeal is granted under the

laws of this state and the Department of Transportation shall be

given notice of any complaint filed or hearing set, and shall have

the right to appear on all related issues.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-601.5 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-601.5
Maintenance or improvement of private roads for school
Status: in_force

bus turn-arounds.

In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the

children of this state, the board of county commissioners shall be

authorized to enter onto private property adjoining county roads in

order to perform maintenance or improvements to an existing private

road when:

1. The private road is used by a school bus to turn around;

2. The available right-of-way does not provide enough space for

the school bus to turn around without endangering the occupants of

the school bus; and

3. The owner of the private road agrees in writing to the

necessary maintenance or improvements.

The maintenance or improvements to the private road shall be

limited to the area necessary for the school bus to adequately turn

around.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 62
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1720 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1720
Annual report by Authority
Status: in_force

The authority shall make and submit to the Governor, within

ninety (90) days of the close of the Authority's fiscal year, a full

report showing anticipated projects, projects under construction and

projects in operation, and the financial condition of the Authority

and the sinking fund of each separate project, and such other

information as the Governor shall require. The annual financial

statements must be audited and filed in accordance with the

requirements set forth for financial statement audits in Section

212A of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-687.1 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-687.1
Circuit engineering districts
Status: in_force

A. The board of county commissioners of any county in this

state may create a circuit engineering district with any other

county or counties. The objectives of the circuit engineering

district shall be:

1. To allow county governments to make the most efficient use

of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with each other and

other units of government on a basis of mutual advantage and thereby

to provide services and facilities in a manner and pursuant to forms

of governmental organization that will accord best with geographic,

economic, population and other factors influencing the needs and

development of county government;

2. To provide research and research support to county

government;

3. To provide assistance to county governments in performing

the functions delegated by law including, but not limited to, the

operation of road maintenance, construction, inspection, and

equipment purchases and management;

4. To conduct public discussion groups, forums, panels,

lectures, and other similar programs;

5. To present courses of instruction and education;

6. To obtain, develop and present scientific and all other

types of information relative to the operation of the public

transportation system in this state;

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 95

7. For long-range planning and growth of the transportation

system within the circuit engineering district and other circuit

engineering districts within this state; and

8. To provide services to counties in a coordinated manner that

will improve the quality of the transportation system and be cost

effective.

B. The authority of the circuit engineering district shall be

as follows:

1. To comply with and carry out the provisions of the

Interlocal Cooperation Act;

2. To advise and assist its members with how to implement and

make an effective transportation plan for the best interest of each

member of the circuit engineering district;

3. To prepare such programs of research as may be necessary and

advisable in carrying out its purposes;

4. To contract for services with persons, firms or units of

government to carry out the purposes of the circuit engineering

district;

5. To provide periodic reports for the circuit engineering

district or for its members as may be required by federal or state

legislation or regulations pertaining thereto, and as are within the

scope and range of the purpose of the circuit engineering district;

6. To acquire and hold property for its use and to incur

expenses to carry out its functions;

7. To receive gifts, contributions and donations to carry out

the purposes for which it is formed;

8. To assess its members for the services rendered in carrying

out its functions;

9. To apply for, contract for, administer, receive and expend

funds or grants from any participating member, the State of

Oklahoma, the federal government, or any other source; and

10. To publish studies in connection with its work which may be

of benefit to its members or other agencies within and outside of

the circuit engineering district.

C. Circuit engineering districts may, by affirmative vote of

their board, determine that the association representing the county

commissioners of Oklahoma be designated to negotiate for services,

required by law or necessity, on behalf of the circuit engineering

districts.

D. The State Auditor and Inspector shall perform an operational

audit of each circuit engineering district upon completion of each

fiscal year. The State Auditor and Inspector is authorized to

promulgate rules outlining the necessary reporting requirements and

forms for each circuit engineering district to ensure compliance.

E. The board of directors may employ an attorney to provide

legal research, advice and opinions on contracts and other matters

which may come before the board of directors.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 96

F. Circuit engineering districts may participate in the County

Road Machinery and Equipment Revolving Fund pursuant to the

provisions of Section 302.1 of this title.

G. Circuit engineering districts are authorized to organize a

statewide board consisting of the chairpersons duly elected by each

of their respective circuit engineering districts. The statewide

board organized pursuant to this section shall:

1. Have the power to conduct business, including the

development of policies and procedures, incur expenses, and contract

for services so long as such business furthers the provisions of

687.1 et seq. of this title;

2. Coordinate activities between circuit engineering districts;

3. Administer the Statewide Circuit Engineering District

Revolving Fund, created pursuant to Section 687.2 of this title; and

4. Have authority to promulgate rules to carry out the

provisions of 687.1 et seq. of this title.

H. A circuit engineering district created pursuant to this

section shall be deemed a political subdivision of the state.

I. A district may hire up to one registered professional

engineer per three counties within each circuit engineering

district.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.223 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.223
Bill Milroy Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge located on State Highway 56 in Okmulgee County

approximately one and one-half (1.5) miles west of the junction of

State Highway 56 and S. Madison Avenue in Okmulgee shall be

designated as the "Bill Milroy Memorial Bridge". The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed

upon the bridge bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.460 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.460
Col Derek Grimes Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of State Highway 51 beginning at the intersection of

State Highway 132 extending west three (3) miles to the community of

Lacey in Kingfisher County shall be designated as the "Col Derek

Grimes Memorial Highway". The Department of Transportation shall

cause suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on

the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.184 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.184
Specialist Dylan Johnson Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 241

The bridge over Polecat Creek on U.S. Highway 75 within the

municipal limits of Jenks shall be designated as the "Specialist

Dylan Johnson Memorial Bridge". The Department of Transportation

shall cause suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be

placed on the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-302.2 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-302.2
Department of Transportation Tribal Advisory Board
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created the Department of Transportation

Tribal Advisory Board. The Board shall consist of nine (9) members.

The Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the

House of Representatives shall make three appointments each from a

list of qualified persons nominated by the Oklahoma Tribal

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 32

Transportation Council. Four members shall be members of tribes

served by each Bureau of Indian Affairs Area Office in Oklahoma and

one member shall be selected at large by the Governor. Each member

shall hold office for a two-year term or until the successor of the

member takes office. Their terms of office shall begin on July 1 of

the succeeding fiscal year.

B. It shall be the duty of the Board to act in an advisory

capacity to the Director of the Department of Transportation. The

Board may review the Department’s policy and procedures for

transportation programs that affect tribal governments. The Board

shall meet no less than on a quarterly basis with the Director of

the Department of Transportation and the staff of the Director to

discuss areas of mutual concern.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1206 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1206
Rights-of-way not secured by negotiation - Offers -
Status: in_force

Costs.

In any or all of the above cases where local units of government

are required to pay or participate in the cost of right-of-way and

such right-of-way cannot be secured by negotiation, the state and

the local units of government involved shall agree upon a fair and

reasonable offer to be made for the right-of-way and, should the

eventual cost thereof exceed the offer, the excess shall be borne

with the local units of government involved, in proportion to their

respective obligations in the purchase of such right-of-way, and

shall be computed on the basis of each tract separately.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1510 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1510
Special maintenance projects - Performing and carrying
Status: in_force

out.

Special maintenance projects under One Million Dollars

($1,000,000.00) may be performed and carried out by state special

maintenance crews, who may also carry out projects above said

amount, if in the judgment of the Transportation Commission the same

shall be in the best interests of the State of Oklahoma, except that

special maintenance projects involving asphaltic material overlay

may be let to contract if the same shall be in the best interests of

the state in the judgment of the Commission.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-638 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-638
Hard surfacing farm-to-market roads - Conditions
Status: in_force

When any county road within the state, which shall have been

designated as a part of the federal aid secondary highway system, is

brought to standard grade and drain by the county in accordance with

plans and specifications approved by the Commission, and where

sufficient right-of-way is provided by the county wherein the road

is located, and where state and federal funds are available, such

road shall be hard surfaced by the Department.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.218 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.218
SPC Charles Jirtle Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of State Highway 65 beginning at the intersection of

State Highway 7 in Comanche County and extending southward two (2)

miles shall be designated as the "SPC Charles Jirtle Memorial

Highway". The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-318 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-318
Agreements with Public Welfare Commission - Construction
Status: in_force

and maintenance of roads - Costs.

The State Highway Commission and the Oklahoma Public Welfare

Commission may enter into an agreement whereby the State Highway

Commission shall construct and/or maintain various roads located on

the grounds of state institutions under the supervision and control

of the Oklahoma Public Welfare Commission. Such agreement shall

provide that the cost of materials shall be divided between the two

departments on the basis of twenty-five percent (25%) by the

Department of Highways and seventy-five percent (75%) by the

Department of Public Welfare, and the total amount to be expended in

one (1) year shall not exceed Four Hundred Thousand Dollars

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 43

($400,000.00). The order or priority for construction or

maintenance of such roads shall be determined by the Oklahoma Public

Welfare Commission.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698
Agent Choc Ericsson Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

United States Highway 270 extending southeast of the City of

Woodward from the junction of State Highway 34 to the Indian Creek

Bridge shall be designated as the “Agent Choc Ericsson Memorial

Highway”. The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

permanent markers to be placed on the highway bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-3009 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-3009
Closing of existing streets or highways
Status: in_force

No existing improved street or highway shall be closed by reason

of the construction and operation of such toll expressway, except

such temporary closing as may be required for the safety of the

public during construction, maintenance or repair, without the

express consent of the governing body of any city, county or state

agency having jurisdiction over such street or highway. All

connections with streets or highways shall meet the normal safety

requirements established by the city, county or state agency having

jurisdiction over such connecting street or highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.407 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.407
Dr. James R. McFarland Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge crossing over U.S. Highway 75 on U.S. Highway 60 in

Bartlesville, Washington County shall be designated as the "Dr.

James R. McFarland Memorial Bridge". The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers bearing that

name to be placed on the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.235 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.235
Army T/Sgt. Yancy B. Kite, KIA WWII, Memorial
Status: in_force

Highway.

The section of State Highway 78 in Johnston County beginning at

the junction of State Highway 78 and County Road N3590 extending

east to the western city limits of Milburn shall be designated as

the "Army T/Sgt. Yancy B. Kite, KIA WWII, Memorial Highway". The

Department of Transportation shall cause suitable markers bearing

that name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-609 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-609
Allowance of accounts for repair or reconstruction of
Status: in_force

bridges.

The accounts for repairing or reconstructing such bridges

destroyed or damaged shall be filed and allowed by the board of

county commissioners upon accounts itemized and verified by

affidavit as in other cases.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.79 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.79
Fallen Heroes Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge crossing Bull Creek on East State Highway 60

approximately one (1) mile east of the junction of East State

Highway 60 and State Highway 2 in Craig County shall be designated

the “Fallen Heroes Memorial Bridge”. The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed

on the bridge bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.344 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.344
Ray Davis Memorial Intersection
Status: in_force

The intersection of State Highway 66 and Banner Road in Canadian

County shall be designated as the "Ray Davis Memorial Intersection".

The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent

markers bearing that name to be placed at the intersection.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-601.8 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-601.8
Immunity from liability – Cattle guards or other
Status: in_force

devices.

The state, county or political subdivision shall be immune from

liability if a claim for damages results from the use, repair or

maintenance of cattle guards or other device designed to impede the

movement of livestock, wildlife or other animals on public roadways.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1606 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1606
Designation of Sallisaw Bridge as The Ed McDonald Bridge
Status: in_force

The "Sallisaw" bridge on U. S. Highway No. 59 over the Arkansas

River, south of Sallisaw, shall be known as "The Ed McDonald

Bridge", and the Department shall cause it to be appropriately

marked to memorialize the public service and contributions of the

Honorable Ed McDonald.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-243 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-243
Traffic lane
Status: in_force

The portion of the traveled way for the movement of a single

line of vehicles.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1317 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1317
Hearing objections
Status: in_force

When the report shall have been so returned, the governing body

of the city or board of county commissioners shall appoint a time

for holding a session to hear any complaints or objections that may

be made concerning the apportionment. Notice of such hearing shall

be published by the city or county clerk in five consecutive issues

of a daily newspaper or in two consecutive issues of a weekly

newspaper published in the county and in general circulation in the

city or county. The time fixed for the hearing shall be not less

than five (5) days nor more than fifteen (15) days from the date of

the last publication.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.73 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.73
Sergeant Clint E. Williams Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The portion of United States Highway 377 from the City of Madill

limits south to the Oklahoma state line shall be designated as the

“Sergeant Clint E. Williams Memorial Highway”. The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed

upon the highway bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1307 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1307
Necessity resolution
Status: in_force

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(a) Upon the filing of such plans and estimates with the City or

county clerk, the governing body of the city or the board of county

commissioners shall examine the same and if found satisfactory

shall, by resolution, adopt and approve the same.

(b) The resolution shall be published in six consecutive issues

of a daily newspaper or two consecutive issues of a weekly newspaper

published in the county and having a general circulation in the

city.

(c) The resolution so published shall provide that if the owners

of more than one-half in area of the land liable to assessment shall

not within fifteen (15) days after the last publication of the

resolution file with the clerk of the city or county, as

appropriate, their protest in writing against such improvement, then

the city or the county shall have the power to cause the

improvements to be made and to contract therefor and to levy benefit

assessments under the provisions of this article for the payment of

all or part of the cost thereof.

(d) If the improvement shall have been protested by the owners

of more than fifty percent (50%) in area of the land, the governing

body of the city or the board of county commissioners shall not

advertise the same again for a period of six (6) months.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.416 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.416
Shawn Skelly and Michael Shane Gilmore Memorial
Status: in_force

Bridge.

The bridge on Interstate 35 crossing over Foothill Road in

Carter County shall be designated as the "Shawn Skelly and Michael

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 289

Shane Gilmore Memorial Bridge". The Department of Transportation

shall cause suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be

placed on the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1716 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1716
Maintenance and repair of projects - Employees - Damage
Status: in_force

or destruction of private property - Lease of real property to

Authority by subdivisions and agencies.

(a) Each turnpike project when constructed and opened to traffic

shall be maintained and kept in good condition and repair by the

Authority. Each such turnpike project shall also be policed and

operated by such force of police, toll-takers and other operating

employees as the Authority may in its discretion employ. All

private property damaged or destroyed in carrying out the powers

granted by this article shall be restored or repaired and placed in

its original condition as nearly as practicable or adequate

compensation made therefor out of funds provided under the Authority

of this article.

(b) All counties, municipalities and other political

subdivisions and all public agencies and commissions of the State of

Oklahoma, notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, are hereby

authorized and empowered to lease, lend, grant or convey to the

Authority at its request upon such terms and conditions as the

proper authorities of such counties, municipalities, other political

subdivisions or public agencies and commissions of the state may

deem reasonable and fair and without the necessity for any

advertisement, order of court or other action or formality, other

than the regular and formal action of the authorities concerned, any

real property which may be necessary or convenient to the

effectuation of the authorized purposes of the Authority, including

public roads and other real property already devoted to public use.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-319 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-319
Status of employees under Merit and Retirement Systems not
Status: in_force

changed.

This Code shall not affect the status, rights and privileges

accrued under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, or

the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, to persons serving

as employees of the Department of Highways created by 69 O.S.1961,

Section 20.1, when this Code becomes effective, and continuing to

serve as employees of the Department created by Section 301 of this

Code. For the purposes of 74 O.S.1961, Sections 801 - 839, as

amended, and Chapter 50, Oklahoma Session Laws 1963 (74 O.S. Supp.

1965, Sections 901 - 928), the former Department and the latter

Department shall be deemed to be a single continuing department or

agency of the state government; and persons serving as employees of

the former Department and continuing as employees of the latter

Department shall be entitled to the same status, rights and

privileges that they would have had if the former Department had

remained in existence.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.168 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.168
Larry Tomlinson Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The new bridge where U.S. Highway 177 crosses Dugout Creek

approximately one mile south of Perkins shall be designated as the

"Larry Tomlinson Memorial Bridge". Pursuant to the provisions of

Title 69 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Department of Transportation

shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed upon the bridge

bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.150 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.150
Sergeant Vincent L. C. Owens Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

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The bridge over the Poteau River on State Highway 9 west of

Pocola shall be designated as the "Sergeant Vincent L. C. Owens

Memorial Bridge". The Department of Transportation shall cause

suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the

bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.431 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.431
SSgt. Daniel Neil Fannin Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge on U.S. Highway 62 crossing over Fourmile Branch east

of Fort Gibson in Muskogee County shall be designated as the “SSgt.

Daniel Neil Fannin Memorial Bridge”. The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers bearing that

name to be placed on the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-3001 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-3001
Authorization to construct toll expressways by means of
Status: in_force

public trusts.

Any county or combination of cities, counties or towns, by

resolution of their governing boards, may jointly create a public

trust for the purpose of planning, financing, constructing,

maintaining and operating a toll expressway upon the locations now

or hereafter authorized by Section 1705 of Title 69, Oklahoma

Statutes, and the state, or any county, municipality, political or

governmental subdivision or governmental agency of the state or any

combination thereof may be the beneficiary of such trust; provided

that no funds of said beneficiary derived from sources other than

the trust property, or the operation thereof, shall be charged with

or expended for the execution of said trust, except by express

action of the legislative authority of the beneficiary first had.

The officers or any other governmental agencies or authorities

having the custody, management or control of any property, real or

personal or both, of the beneficiary of such trust, or of such a

proposed trust, which property shall be needful for the execution of

the trust purposes, hereby are authorized and empowered to lease

such property for said purposes, after the acceptance of the

beneficial interest therein by the beneficiary as hereafter

provided, or conditioned upon such acceptance.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.154 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.154
Ronnie Sumpter, Sonny Harris and Rhonda Howard
Status: in_force

Memorial Bridge.

The bridge over the Little Fourche Maline Creek on U.S. Highway

270 east of the municipal limits of Panola shall be designated as

the "Ronnie Sumpter, Sonny Harris and Rhonda Howard Memorial

Bridge". The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

permanent markers bearing those names to be placed on the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-235 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-235
Right of survey entry
Status: in_force

The right to enter property temporarily to make surveys and

investigations for proposed highway improvements.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.45 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.45
M/SGT Ura M. Horton Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 211

The bridge in Pontotoc County on State Highway 48 approximately

five (5) miles south of Allen, Oklahoma, shall be designated as the

“M/SGT Ura M. Horton Memorial Bridge”. The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed

on the bridge bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-624 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-624
County engineer - Appointment - Compensation - Removal - Qualifications - Joint
Status: in_force

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 3Qualifications - Joint employment - Agreement for engineering

services.

A. The board of county commissioners of each county shall

employ one or more full- or part-time county engineers, who shall

perform the duties as provided by law. The county engineer shall

receive as compensation a salary to be fixed by the board of county

commissioners for his services on road and bridge and other work

appertaining thereto, and all necessary and actual expenses incident

thereto.

B. Any person employed as county engineer may be relieved of

his duties by the board of county commissioners.

C. The county engineer shall be registered as a professional

engineer or certified as an engineer-in-training by the State Board

of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

pursuant to Sections 475.1 et seq. of Title 59 of the Oklahoma

Statutes, and shall have a practical knowledge of civil engineering,

be skilled in bridge, culvert and road building and in laying of

drains and general road work and be active and diligent in the

discharge of his duties.

D. The boards of county commissioners may enter into an

agreement to jointly employ a county engineer. Such agreement shall

be written and entered in the minutes of each participating board of

county commissioners. The engineer employed under such agreement

shall be the designated county engineer for each of the respective

counties.

E. In the event a board of county commissioners determines that

it cannot afford to employ a full-time county engineer, or if it

cannot enter into an agreement with other counties to jointly employ

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 71

a part-time county engineer, then said board shall enter into an

agreement with the Department of Transportation for the provision of

necessary county engineering services. Any engineering services

provided by the Department of Transportation shall be furnished

without cost or expense to the county. However, nothing in this

section shall be construed to relieve a board of county

commissioners of the responsibilities or costs associated with the

efficient and necessary construction and maintenance of roads,

bridges, culverts and drainage projects within its jurisdiction, or

as otherwise provided by law. Road funds shall be withheld from any

county failing to employ or utilize county engineering services as

provided herein.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-3010 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-3010
Applicability of sections 11-1401 through 11-1405 of
Status: in_force

Title 47 - Municipal ordinances.

The provisions of Sections 11-1401 through 11-1405 inclusive of

Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes are hereby made applicable to and

enforceable on any toll expressway as provided for in this act and

the words "Oklahoma Turnpike Authority" wherever they appear in said

Sections 11-1401 through 11-1405, inclusive, for the purpose of this

act only, shall be construed to mean the trustees of the public

trust operating any such toll expressway; provided, that where a

toll expressway is located wholly within the corporate limits of a

city, the said trustees may contract with the governing body of such

city for the policing of such expressway and if such contract is

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 372

entered into, the traffic ordinances and regulations of such city

shall be applicable to and enforceable on such expressway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.374 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.374
Edgar L. Hamm Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of State Highway 5 beginning at the intersection of

State Highway 54 extending east to the intersection of State Highway

36 in Tillman County shall be designated as the "Edgar L. Hamm

Memorial Highway". The Department of Transportation shall cause

suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the

highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.208 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.208
PFC Philip F. Gaines Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge over the Washita River on State Highway 53 northeast

of the municipal limits of Ardmore shall be designated as the "PFC

Philip F. Gaines Memorial Bridge". The Department of Transportation

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 246

shall cause suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be

placed on the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.358 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.358
Zachary Charles Keever Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of U.S. Highway 62 beginning at the intersection of

U.S. Highway 270 in the town of Harrah in Oklahoma County extending

easterly to the intersection of State Highway 102 North in Lincoln

County shall be designated as the "Zachary Charles Keever Memorial

Highway". The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.498 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.498
Trooper William "Bill" Walker and Park Superintendent
Status: in_force

T. Leo Newton Memorial Highway.

The section of State Highway 150 beginning at the intersection

of North 4150 Road extending southeasterly one and a quarter (1 1/4)

miles in McIntosh County shall be designated as the "Trooper William

"Bill" Walker and Park Superintendent T. Leo Newton Memorial

Highway". The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

markers bearing that name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.420 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.420
The Honorable Secretary Gary M. Ridley Memorial
Status: in_force

Interchange.

The interchange of Interstate 35 and State Highway 51 in Payne

County shall be designated as “The Honorable Secretary Gary M.

Ridley Memorial Interchange”. The Department of Transportation

shall cause suitable markers bearing that name to be placed on the

interchange.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.301 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.301
Randy Peterson Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The section of U.S. Highway 69B beginning at the intersection of

Foley Avenue and extending north to the intersection of Selmon Road

within the municipal limits of Eufaula shall be designated as the

"Randy Peterson Memorial Highway". The Department of Transportation

shall cause suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be

placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-603 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-603
Contracts for grading, etc., of streets within
Status: in_force

incorporated cities or towns.

The board of county commissioners of any county may, under the

direction of the Commission, contract for grading, draining or

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 64

hardsurfacing any street within any municipality where such street

is a continuation of or a connecting link in the State or County

Highway System or if the county and the municipality have entered

into an agreement pursuant to Section 36-113 of Title 11 of the

Oklahoma Statutes for the construction, improvement, repair or

maintenance of municipal streets.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-625 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-625
Bond of county engineer
Status: in_force

Before entering upon the performance of his duties the county

engineer shall execute and deliver to the board of county

commissioners a bond in such sum as may be fixed by the board of

county commissioners with sufficient surety to be approved by the

board, conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties as

such engineer, and that he will account for and deliver to his

successor in office, at the expiration of his term, all books,

papers and other property belonging to the county.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1706 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1706
Grade separations - Vacation, relocation, and
Status: in_force

reconstruction of streets and highways - Entry on lands, waters and

premises - Use of state lands.

A. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority may and it shall be its duty

to construct grade separations at intersections of any turnpike

project with state and federal highways, and to change and adjust

the lines and grades of such highways so as to accommodate the same

to the design of such grade separation. The Authority may construct

grade separations at intersections of turnpike projects with county

highways and city streets and it shall construct grade separations

at intersections of any turnpike project with county highways used

as mail or school bus routes, or section lines which are well used

and are necessary for convenience of people living in these areas.

The cost of such grade separations and any damage incurred in

changing and adjusting the lines and grades of such highways shall

be ascertained and paid by the Authority as a part of the cost of

such turnpike project. Except for routine surface maintenance, the

Authority shall maintain the structure and surface of bridges and

overpasses where a county road crosses over or under a turnpike.

B. If the Authority shall find it necessary to change the

location of any portion of any state or county highway or street of

a municipality, it shall cause the same to be reconstructed in

substantially the same type and in as good condition as the original

highway. Provided, however, that all changes and adjustments of the

lines and grades of state highways shall be subject to the approval

of the Transportation Commission. The cost of such reconstruction

and any damage incurred in changing the location of any such highway

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 320

or street shall be ascertained and paid by the Authority as a part

of the cost of such turnpike project.

C. In addition to the foregoing powers, the Authority and its

authorized agents and employees may enter upon any lands, waters,

and premises in the state for the purpose of making surveys,

soundings, drillings, and examinations as it may deem necessary or

convenient for the purposes of establishing, locating, relocating,

constructing, and maintaining turnpikes or relocations thereof and

facilities necessary and incidental thereto. Such entry shall not

be deemed a trespass, nor shall an entry for such purpose be deemed

an entry under any condemnation proceedings which may be then

pending; however, notice shall be given to the owner of or person

residing on the premises, personally or by registered mail, at least

ten (10) days prior to such entry. The Authority shall make

reimbursement for any actual damages resulting to such lands,

waters, and premises as a result of such activities. In the event

of disagreement as to the amount of damage, either the person or the

Authority may file a petition with the district court for the

appointment of commissioners to appraise the damages and proceed to

have the same determined as in condemnation proceedings.

D. The State of Oklahoma hereby consents to the use of all

lands owned by it, including lands lying under water, which are

deemed by the Authority to be necessary for the construction or

operation of any turnpike project; and the State of Oklahoma shall

be paid reasonable compensation for the land or property used, such

compensation to be determined in the manner now provided by law for

condemnation proceedings.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1689 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1689
Destry Horton Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

U.S. Highway 81 Business, extending through Rush Springs shall

be designated as the Destry Horton Memorial Highway. The Department

of Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers to be

placed on the highway bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-651 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-651
Section and quarter section corners
Status: in_force

The provisions of Sections 1229 - 1233 of this Code, relating to the

marking and obliteration of section and quarter section corners

within rights-of-way of state highways, shall apply with full force

and effect and in like manner to the board of county commissioners

of each county, whenever section corners or quarter section corners

are obliterated, or may be obliterated by the construction or

resurfacing of either low type or high type paved roads of any

county highway within the county.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-687.3 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-687.3
Emergency and Transportation Revolving Fund
Status: in_force

A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving

fund to be designated the "Emergency and Transportation Revolving

Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal

year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by any

donations, deposits designated by law, or appropriations. All

monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated

and may be budgeted and expended by any qualified county or counties

pursuant to subsection B of this section for the purpose of funding

emergency or transportation projects of a county that are

reimbursable and subsection C of this section for the purpose of

funding loans to purchase compressed natural gas vehicles or convert

fleet vehicles to compressed natural gas. No more than fifty

percent (50%) of the fund's balance at the beginning of each fiscal

year shall be expended pursuant to subsection C of this section.

The fund shall be invested in whatever instruments are authorized by

law for investments by the State Treasurer and the interest earned

by any investment of monies from the fund shall be credited to the

Statewide Circuit Engineering District Revolving Fund created

pursuant to Section 687.2 of this title for expenditure as provided

by law. Expenditures from the Emergency and Transportation

Revolving Fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State

Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the

Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for

approval and payment.

B. The Statewide Circuit Engineering Board shall develop and

adopt rules governing the application and qualification procedures

for counties seeking funding pursuant to subsection A of this

section. Such rules shall also specify criteria in determining

reimbursable projects and the procedures for reimbursement of the

fund upon completion of projects.

C. 1. The Statewide Circuit Engineering Board shall develop

and adopt rules governing application and qualification procedures

for counties requesting a loan pursuant to subsection A of this

section to purchase compressed natural gas vehicles or convert

existing fleet vehicles to compressed natural gas.

2. Loans shall be provided at no interest for a maximum term of

five (5) years.

3. Counties that borrow funds for the purpose of purchasing

compressed natural gas vehicles shall provide documentation showing

that an amount of gas- or diesel-powered vehicles equal to or

greater than those purchased have been sold or disposed of.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 98
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1104 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1104
Expedited highway improvement contracts
Status: in_force

A. As used in this section:

1. "Highway emergency" means a situation or condition of a

designed state highway that:

a. poses a threat to life or property of travelers, or

b. substantially disrupts the orderly flow of traffic and

commerce; and

2. "Highway improvement contract" means a contract awarded by

the Department of Transportation for the construction, repair, or

maintenance of a designated state highway or any part of the

highway.

B. As the part of any bidding procedure as provided by law for

the letting of contracts by the Department of Transportation, the

Department may award a highway improvement contract in a highway

emergency in accordance with rules adopted by the Department which

may include:

1. Contractor eligibility;

2. Notification of prospective bidders;

3. Bidding requirements;

4. Procedures for awarding the contract, pursuant to the Public

Competitive Bidding Act of 1974;

5. Bonding or other requirements to ensure satisfactory

performance by the contractor and the protection of claimants

supplying labor and materials used in performance of the contract;

6. Contract form and contents;

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7. Provisions for extended work days to expedite the

improvement; and

8. Provisions for waiver of or exception to a procedure or

requirement adopted pursuant to this section.

C. Prior to awarding a contract under this section, the

Department shall certify in writing a description of the highway

emergency. A copy of the certification of the highway emergency

shall be attached to the contract. The Transportation Commission

shall be sent a copy of the certification of the highway emergency

for final approval.

D. In addition to the requirements of this section, any

contract awarded pursuant to this section shall comply with the

Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.286 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.286
Eugene Woodrow Wicker Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The portion of State Highway 72 beginning at the junction of

State Highway 51 and State Highway 72 extending south to the

junction of State Highway 72 and East 151st Street South in the

municipal limits of Coweta in Wagoner County shall be designated as

the "Eugene Woodrow Wicker Memorial Highway". The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers bearing that

name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.245 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.245
CW2 Randy Lee Billings Memorial Highway
Status: in_force

The portion of U.S. Highway 59 Bypass beginning at the junction

of U.S Highway 59 Bypass and U.S. Highway 59 extending south to the

intersection of U.S. Highway 59 Bypass and E Pleasant Valley Road

shall be designated as the "CW2 Randy Lee Billings Memorial

Highway". The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

markers bearing that name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.401 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.401
Bobbi White Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 286

The bridge crossing over E 76th Street on U.S. Highway 169 in

Owasso, in Tulsa County shall be designated as the "Bobbi White

Memorial Bridge". The Department of Transportation shall cause

suitable permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the

bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.112 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.112
SSGT Chaz Allen Highway
Status: in_force

The portion of State Highway 22 from the junction of State

Highway 22 and State Highway 1 extending east to the intersection of

State Highway 22 and northbound U.S. Highway 377 shall be designated

as the “SSGT Chaz Allen Highway”. Pursuant to the provisions of

Title 69 of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Department of Transportation

shall cause suitable permanent markers to be placed upon the highway

bearing that name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.175 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.175
Bobby D. "Dirt Dobber" Smith Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge where State Highway 113 crosses Rock Creek

approximately three and one-half (3 1/2) miles south of the

intersection of State Highway 113 and County Road 1280 in Pittsburg

County shall be designated as the "Bobby D. "Dirt Dobber" Smith

Memorial Bridge". Pursuant to the provisions of Title 69 of the

Oklahoma Statutes, the Department Of Transportation shall cause

suitable permanent markers to be placed upon the bridge bearing that

name.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.215 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.215
Medal of Honor Recipient CSM Benny G. Adkins Highway
Status: in_force

The section of U.S. Highway 81 in Jefferson County from the

junction of U.S. Highway 81 and U.S. Highway 70 extending north and

then northeast to the municipal limits of Addington shall be

designated as the "Medal of Honor Recipient CSM Bennie G. Adkins

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries Page 248

Highway". The Department of Transportation shall cause suitable

permanent markers bearing that name to be placed on the highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.478 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.478
Harvey Bollinger Sr. Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge on State Highway 2 north of Eubanks crossing over the

Kiamichi River in Pushmataha County shall be designated as the

"Harvey Bollinger Sr. Memorial Bridge". The Department of

Transportation shall cause suitable permanent markers bearing that

name to be placed on the bridge.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 69-1698.99 — OK Code / Title 69 / Section 69-1698.99
Samuel R. Henderson Memorial Bridge
Status: in_force

The bridge crossing the Washita River on State Highway 74 north

of Maysville shall be designated as the “Samuel R. Henderson

Memorial Bridge”. The Department of Transportation shall cause

suitable permanent markers to be placed on the bridge bearing that

name.