US Bridges

U.S. 259 over Boktuklo Creek

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McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 6.3 MI SE of Smithville · Structure no. 144970000000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 259 over Boktuklo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 259 over Boktuklo Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 66 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (93 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
CrossesBoktuklo Creek
Location6.3 MI SE of Smithville
RouteU.S. Route 259
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.39123, -94.694
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is U.S. 259 over Boktuklo 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 September 2024.

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

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 259 over Boktuklo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.