US Bridges

U.S. 271 over Albion Creek

Good

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 2.2 MI SW Leflore CO · Structure no. 288780000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 271 over Albion Creek is a concrete slab carrying U.S. 271 over Albion Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 271
CrossesAlbion Creek
Location2.2 MI SW Leflore CO
RouteU.S. Route US271
CountyPushmataha County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.66937, -95.08181
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2022)
Projected traffic1,584 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

About 990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 271 over Albion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.