U.S. 59 over Shell Branch Creek
FairAdair County, Oklahoma · 7.0 Mi.N.Jct.Sh 51 · Structure no. 138330000000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 59 over Shell Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over Shell Branch Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 68 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,080 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 59 over Shell Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is U.S. 59 over Shell Branch 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 Shell Branch Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 59 over Shell Branch Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 59 over Shell Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.