US Bridges

U.S. 271 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 12.30 E JCT US-59 · Structure no. 231870000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
502 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 271 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 271 over Cedar Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,480 by 2042. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 271
CrossesCedar Creek
Location12.30 E JCT US-59
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.27778, -94.46722
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,480 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 271 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 271 over Cedar Creek 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 271 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 271 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.