US Bridges

U.S. 271 over Rock Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 0.65 NE JCT US-270 · Structure no. 178000000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 271 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 271 over Rock Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,760 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 271
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.65 NE JCT US-270
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.97611, -94.715
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic9,760 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 271 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 271 over Rock 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 271 over Rock Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns U.S. 271 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.