US Bridges

U.S. 259 over Cucumber Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 4.51 N Mccurtain C/L · Structure no. 141800000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 259 over Cucumber Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 259 over Cucumber Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 259
CrossesCucumber Creek
Location4.51 N Mccurtain C/L
RouteU.S. Route 259
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.56609, -94.70704
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2022)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 259 over Cucumber Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 259 over Cucumber 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 259 over Cucumber Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 259 over Cucumber Creek?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 259 over Cucumber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.