US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 13.08 NW JCT US-259 · Structure no. 189320000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 59 over Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,880 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesCreek
Location13.08 NW JCT US-259
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.8736, -94.61291
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,880 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 59 over 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. 59 over Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns U.S. 59 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.