US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Rr/ N Railroad ST under

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 4.90 N JCT US-270 · Structure no. 192510000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Rr/ N Railroad ST under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over Rr/ N Railroad ST under 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesRr/ N Railroad ST under
Location4.90 N JCT US-270
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.95561, -94.63006
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 over Rr/ N Railroad ST under built?

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

What condition is U.S. 59 over Rr/ N Railroad ST under 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 59 over Rr/ N Railroad ST under carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 over Rr/ N Railroad ST under?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 59 over Rr/ N Railroad ST under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.