U.S. 59 over Ballard Creek
GoodAdair County, Oklahoma · 7.2 N of JCT U.S. 62 · Structure no. 308080000000000
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 315 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 59 over Ballard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over Ballard Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,960 by 2042. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Ballard Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 59 over Ballard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 59 over Ballard Creek carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 59 over Ballard Creek?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 59 over Ballard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.