U.S. 271 over Buzzard Creek
FairPushmataha County, Oklahoma · 10.20 SE JCT SH-2 · Structure no. 019210000000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 271 over Buzzard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 271 over Buzzard Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 98 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 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 271 over Buzzard Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is U.S. 271 over Buzzard 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 271 over Buzzard Creek carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 271 over Buzzard Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 271 over Buzzard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.