U.S. 59 over Yellow Spring Creek
FairAdair County, Oklahoma · 3.6 Mi.N.Sequoyah CO · Structure no. 043460000000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 59 over Yellow Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 59 over Yellow Spring Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 59 over Yellow Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 59 over Yellow Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 59 over Yellow Spring Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 59 over Yellow Spring Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns U.S. 59 over Yellow Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.