US Bridges

Ind. Nation Tp over U.S. 271 under

Fair

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 3.40 N Choctaw C/L · Structure no. 175360000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ind. Nation Tp over U.S. 271 under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ind. Nation Tp over U.S. 271 under in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,080 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesInd. Nation Tp
CrossesU.S. 271 under
Location3.40 N Choctaw C/L
CountyPushmataha County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.20545, -95.62259
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,080 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ind. Nation Tp over U.S. 271 under built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ind. Nation Tp over U.S. 271 under 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ind. Nation Tp over U.S. 271 under carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ind. Nation Tp over U.S. 271 under?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Ind. Nation Tp over U.S. 271 under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.