US Bridges

U.S. 271 over Big Cedar Creek

Good

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 11.72 NE JCT SH-3 · Structure no. 286040000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 271 over Big Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 271 over Big Cedar Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesU.S. 271
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location11.72 NE JCT SH-3
RouteU.S. Route 271
Coordinates34.32935, -95.4816
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length301 ft (91.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 271 over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 271 over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.