US Bridges

U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Yashau Creek

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McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 5.2MI E-N JCT US259/US70 · Structure no. 192550000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Yashau Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Yashau Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70/US-259/SH3
CrossesYashau Creek
Location5.2MI E-N JCT US259/US70
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.98706, -94.74294
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks25%
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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Yashau Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Yashau 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. 70/US-259/SH3 over Yashau Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Yashau Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Yashau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.