US Bridges

U.S. 59 Bypass over U.S. 59 /U.S. 271 under

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · JCT US-59/US-271 · Structure no. 265400000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 Bypass over U.S. 59 /U.S. 271 under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 Bypass over U.S. 59 /U.S. 271 under in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,040 by 2042. The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 59 Bypass
CrossesU.S. 59 /U.S. 271 under
LocationJCT US-59/US-271
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.03495, -94.64673
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2022)
Projected traffic9,040 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 Bypass over U.S. 59 /U.S. 271 under built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 59 Bypass over U.S. 59 /U.S. 271 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 59 Bypass over U.S. 59 /U.S. 271 under carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 Bypass over U.S. 59 /U.S. 271 under?

The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 59 Bypass over U.S. 59 /U.S. 271 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.