US Bridges

E1570 over Buzzard Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 3.0 E; 0.9 S Talihina · Structure no. 297460000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1570 over Buzzard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1570 over Buzzard Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE1570
CrossesBuzzard Creek
Location3.0 E; 0.9 S Talihina
RouteCounty Highway E1570
Coordinates34.73889, -94.99694
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1570 over Buzzard Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1570 over Buzzard 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does E1570 over Buzzard Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1570 over Buzzard Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E1570 over Buzzard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.