US Bridges

U.S. 271 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 9.49 SW Le Flore C/L · Structure no. 026400000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 271 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 271 over Cedar Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 271
CrossesCedar Creek
Location9.49 SW Le Flore C/L
RouteU.S. Route 271
CountyPushmataha County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.63043, -95.20021
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2022)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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. 271 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 271 over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 271 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 271 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.