US Bridges

U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Little River Oflow

Fair

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 2.4MI E-N JCT US259/US70 · Structure no. 192570000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Little River Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Little River Oflow 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 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,520 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70/US-259/SH3
CrossesLittle River Oflow
Location2.4MI E-N JCT US259/US70
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.9478, -94.75869
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,950 (2022)
Projected traffic9,520 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Little River Oflow built?

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

What condition is U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Little River Oflow 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. 70/US-259/SH3 over Little River Oflow carry?

About 5,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Little River Oflow?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Little River Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.