US Bridges

S.H. 1 over U.S. 259 under

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · JCT SH-1/US-259 · Structure no. 167390000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 1 over U.S. 259 under is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.H. 1 over U.S. 259 under in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesS.H. 1
CrossesU.S. 259 under
LocationJCT SH-1/US-259
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.7125, -94.64944
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 1 over U.S. 259 under built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 1 over U.S. 259 under 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 1 over U.S. 259 under carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 1 over U.S. 259 under?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 1 over U.S. 259 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.