US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Spavinaw Creek

Good

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 12.7 N of U.S. 412A · Structure no. 315100000000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
602 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,737
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Spavinaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over Spavinaw Creek in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,737 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,337 by 2042. The structure is 602 ft (183.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesSpavinaw Creek
Location12.7 N of U.S. 412A
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates36.34951, -94.82294
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length602 ft (183.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,737 (2022)
Projected traffic5,337 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 59 over Spavinaw 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 December 2024.

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

About 3,737 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 602 ft (183.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 59 over Spavinaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.