US Bridges

U.S. 271 over Walnut Creek Trib.

Good

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 4.7SW Leflore C/L · Structure no. 288790000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 271 over Walnut Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 271 over Walnut Creek Trib. 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesU.S. 271
CrossesWalnut Creek Trib.
Location4.7SW Leflore C/L
RouteU.S. Route 271
Coordinates34.65114, -95.11983
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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
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 Walnut Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is U.S. 271 over Walnut Creek Trib. 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 Walnut Creek Trib. carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 271 over Walnut Creek Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns U.S. 271 over Walnut Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.