US Bridges

Whitteville Rd. over Polk Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 0.2 W.Us 271 Bypass · Structure no. 273490000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitteville Rd. over Polk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitteville Rd. over Polk Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWhitteville Rd.
CrossesPolk Creek
Location0.2 W.Us 271 Bypass
RouteCity Street E1337
Coordinates35.0766, -94.64424
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitteville Rd. over Polk Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitteville Rd. over Polk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Whitteville Rd. over Polk Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Whitteville Rd. over Polk Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Whitteville Rd. over Polk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.