U.S. 270 over Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Oklahoma · 0.2 Mi.S. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 034860000000000

Built: 1932; 93 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 27 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,800; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 270 over Creek in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270

CrossesCreek

Location0.2 Mi.S. Jct. US64

RouteU.S. Route 270

CountyBeaver County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates36.90449, -100.51283

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionJuly 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating65.5 US tons

Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckClosed grating

Main spans3

Design loadH 20

Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)

Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)

Deck width39 ft (12 m)

Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)

Projected traffic2,880 by 2042

Trucks15%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation

Estimated improvement cost$644,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 270 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 270 over Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.