U.S. 59 over Poteau River Oflow
Le Flore County, Oklahoma · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- U.S. 59 over Poteau River Oflow in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 210 of the 474 inventoried bridges in Le Flore County rated good (44.3%); 50 (10.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 151 ft |
| Location | 11.19 NW Jct US-259 |
| NBI structure number | 223690000000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oklahoma department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Le Flore County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 59 over Town Creek | 1941 | 17,700 | Fair |
| U.S. 59 over Polk Creek | 1941 | 15,700 | Fair |
| U.S. 59 over Creek | 1941 | 12,200 | Fair |
| U.S. 59 over Creek | 1941 | 12,200 | Fair |
| S.H. 112 over Wells Creek | 1959 | 11,300 | Fair |
| U.S. 59 Bypass over Creek | 2000 | 11,300 | Fair |
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