U.S. 59 over Barren Fork Creek
FairAdair County, Oklahoma · 6.6 Mi.N.Jct.Sh 51 · Structure no. 199990000000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 402 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 59 over Barren Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over Barren Fork Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 46 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Barren Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 59 over Barren Fork 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 Barren Fork Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 59 over Barren Fork Creek?
The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 59 over Barren Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.