U.S. 271 over Walnut Creek
GoodPushmataha County, Oklahoma · 4.4SW Leflore C/L · Structure no. 288820000000000
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 271 over Walnut Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 271 over Walnut 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 271 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 271 over Walnut 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 Walnut Creek carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 271 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 271 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.