US Bridges

U.S. 259 over Yanubbee Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 2.9 N JCT US-70 · Structure no. 138200000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 259 over Yanubbee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 259 over Yanubbee Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 68 years old, older 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,920 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 259
CrossesYanubbee Creek
Location2.9 N JCT US-70
RouteU.S. Route 259
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.06852, -94.73843
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic9,920 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 259 over Yanubbee Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is U.S. 259 over Yanubbee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 259 over Yanubbee Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 259 over Yanubbee Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 259 over Yanubbee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.