US Bridges

U.S. 271 over Bryant Branch Creek

Good

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 7.20 SW Leflore C/L · Structure no. 301750000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 271 over Bryant Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 271 over Bryant Branch Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. 271
CrossesBryant Branch Creek
Location7.20 SW Leflore C/L
RouteU.S. Route 271
Coordinates34.63851, -95.16199
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2022)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 271 over Bryant Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 271 over Bryant Branch 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 Bryant Branch Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 271 over Bryant Branch Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 271 over Bryant Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.