US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Morris Creek Oflow

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 5.83 N JCT US-270 · Structure no. 192300000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Morris Creek Oflow is a concrete slab carrying U.S. 59 over Morris Creek Oflow 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 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,960 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesMorris Creek Oflow
Location5.83 N JCT US-270
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.9675, -94.63793
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,960 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 over Morris Creek Oflow built?

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

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

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 over Morris Creek Oflow?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 59 over Morris Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.