US Bridges

U.S. 270 over Creek

Good

Beaver County, Oklahoma · 4.6 Mi.N. Jct. SH3 · Structure no. 035570000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
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 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesCreek
Location4.6 Mi.N. Jct. SH3
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates36.6831, -100.52338
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 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. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is U.S. 270 over 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 July 2023.

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

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.