US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Big Brushy Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 2.52 E JCT US-259 · Structure no. 040480000000000

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Big Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over Big Brushy Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 92 years old, older 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesBig Brushy Creek
Location2.52 E JCT US-259
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.71488, -94.55565
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2022)
Projected traffic1,392 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 over Big Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is U.S. 59 over Big Brushy 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 June 2024.

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

About 870 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 over Big Brushy Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 59 over Big Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.