US Bridges

U.S. 259 over Mud Creek

Fair

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 0.1 S JCT SH-70 Trk · Structure no. 194370000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 259 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 259 over Mud Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 259
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.1 S JCT SH-70 Trk
RouteU.S. Route 259
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.88006, -94.82635
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 259 over Mud Creek 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 July 2023.

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

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns U.S. 259 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.