US Bridges

U.S. 271 over Unnamed Creek

Good

Pushmataha County, Oklahoma · 5.5 SW of Leflore C/L · Structure no. 315470000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 271 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 271 over Unnamed Creek in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesU.S. 271
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location5.5 SW of Leflore C/L
RouteU.S. Route 271
Coordinates34.64806, -95.1275
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

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

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 271 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.