US Bridges

U.S. 271 EB over Poteau River

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 10.4E JCT U.S. 59 · Structure no. 292460000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
873 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 271 EB over Poteau River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 271 EB over Poteau River in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 873 ft (266.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesU.S. 271 EB
CrossesPoteau River
Location10.4E JCT U.S. 59
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.27449, -94.5007
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length873 ft (266.1 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2042
Trucks14%
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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 271 EB over Poteau River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 271 EB over Poteau River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 271 EB over Poteau River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 271 EB over Poteau River?

The structure is 873 ft (266.1 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 271 EB over Poteau River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.