US Bridges

U.S. 271 over Kansas City Southern R.R

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 14.05 E JCT US-59 · Structure no. 192260000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 271 over Kansas City Southern R.R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 271 over Kansas City Southern R.R in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 271
CrossesKansas City Southern R.R
Location14.05 E JCT US-59
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.29083, -94.44194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 271 over Kansas City Southern R.R built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 271 over Kansas City Southern R.R 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 Kansas City Southern R.R carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 271 over Kansas City Southern R.R?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 271 over Kansas City Southern R.R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.