US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Long Lake

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 8.37 N JCT US-270 · Structure no. 192660000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Long Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over Long Lake 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,520 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesLong Lake
Location8.37 N JCT US-270
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.00023, -94.64572
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2022)
Projected traffic15,520 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$4.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 over Long Lake built?

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

What condition is U.S. 59 over Long Lake 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 Long Lake carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 over Long Lake?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 59 over Long Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.