US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Windy Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 3 W of U.S. 69 on U.S. 59 · Structure no. 270000000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Windy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over Windy Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesWindy Creek
Location3 W of U.S. 69 on U.S. 59
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.86471, -94.95572
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 over Windy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 59 over Windy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 59 over Windy Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 over Windy Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 59 over Windy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.