U.S. 271 over Fourche Maline Creek
PoorLe Flore County, Oklahoma · 26 MI N Pushmataha CO · Structure no. 109610000000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 457 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 271 over Fourche Maline Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying U.S. 271 over Fourche Maline Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2042. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 271 over Fourche Maline Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 271 over Fourche Maline Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 271 over Fourche Maline Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 271 over Fourche Maline Creek?
The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 271 over Fourche Maline Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.