US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 0.09 E JCT US-259 · Structure no. 041650000000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 59 over Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 91 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesCreek
Location0.09 E JCT US-259
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates34.73381, -94.59038
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 over Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is U.S. 59 over 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 Creek carry?

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

How long is U.S. 59 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 59 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.