US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Little Horse Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 4.5 NW Delaware C/L · Structure no. 304610000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Little Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 59 over Little Horse Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesLittle Horse Creek
Location4.5 NW Delaware C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates36.68504, -94.91334
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 over Little Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 59 over Little Horse 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 Little Horse Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 over Little Horse Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 59 over Little Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.