US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Kansas City Southern R.R

Fair

Adair County, Oklahoma · 12.24 MI N Sequoyah CO · Structure no. 241260000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Kansas City Southern R.R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over Kansas City Southern R.R in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesKansas City Southern R.R
Location12.24 MI N Sequoyah CO
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyAdair County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.80156, -94.62781
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 over Kansas City Southern R.R built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 59 over Kansas City Southern R.R 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 Kansas City Southern R.R carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 over Kansas City Southern R.R?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 59 over Kansas City Southern R.R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.