US Bridges

U.S. 59 Bypass over Town Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 2.47 N JCT US-271 · Structure no. 271220000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 Bypass over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 59 Bypass over Town Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,080 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesU.S. 59 Bypass
CrossesTown Creek
Location2.47 N JCT US-271
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates35.06525, -94.64087
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2022)
Projected traffic18,080 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 Bypass over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 59 Bypass over Town Creek 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 Town Creek carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 Bypass over Town Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 59 Bypass over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.