US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Honey Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 12.4 MI N SH20 · Structure no. 261920000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
382 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over Honey Creek in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,680 by 2042. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesHoney Creek
Location12.4 MI N SH20
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyDelaware County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.56565, -94.7729
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic11,680 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 59 over Honey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 59 over Honey Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 59 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.