U.S. 59 over Elm Branch Creek
FairDelaware County, Oklahoma · 13.4 MI N SH20 · Structure no. 014850000000000
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 59 over Elm Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 59 over Elm Branch Creek in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,680 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 Elm Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 59 over Elm 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 59 over Elm Branch Creek carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 59 over Elm Branch Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns U.S. 59 over Elm Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.