US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Brazil Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 9.32 N JCT US-271 · Structure no. 237110000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
382 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Brazil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over Brazil Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesBrazil Creek
Location9.32 N JCT US-271
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.14864, -94.67285
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 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 traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,360 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$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 59 over Brazil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.