US Bridges

U.S. 271 over Rock Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 3.50 N Pushmataha C/L · Structure no. 157800000000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 271 over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 271 over Rock Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 62 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 271
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.50 N Pushmataha C/L
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.73132, -95.04259
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
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 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. 271 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is U.S. 271 over Rock 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. 271 over Rock Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 271 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 271 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.