US Bridges

U.S. 271 over Snow Creek

Good

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 18.10 NE JCT SH-3 · Structure no. 039870000000000

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 271 over Snow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 271 over Snow Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 92 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesU.S. 271
CrossesSnow Creek
Location18.10 NE JCT SH-3
RouteU.S. Route 271
Coordinates34.39477, -95.41404
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic912 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 271 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is U.S. 271 over Snow 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 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 271 over Snow Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 271 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.