US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Stilwell Br. Caney Creek

Fair

Adair County, Oklahoma · 12.67 Mi.N.Sequoyah Cl · Structure no. 241270000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Stilwell Br. Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 59 over Stilwell Br. Caney Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesStilwell Br. Caney Creek
Location12.67 Mi.N.Sequoyah Cl
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates35.80738, -94.6278
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 over Stilwell Br. Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 59 over Stilwell Br. Caney 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 Stilwell Br. Caney Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 over Stilwell Br. Caney Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 59 over Stilwell Br. Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.