U.S. 270 over Kiowa Creek
FairBeaver County, Oklahoma · 19.8 Mi.E. Jct. SH23 · Structure no. 217200000000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 600 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 270 over Kiowa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 over Kiowa Creek in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 270 over Kiowa Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 270 over Kiowa 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. 270 over Kiowa Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 270 over Kiowa Creek?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 270 over Kiowa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.