US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Brazil Creek Oflow

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 9.81 N JCT US-271 · Structure no. 231840000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
378 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Brazil Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over Brazil Creek Oflow in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,360 by 2042. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesBrazil Creek Oflow
Location9.81 N JCT US-271
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.15566, -94.67251
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,360 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.