US Bridges

U.S. 270 /U.S. 281 over Horse Creek

Good

Blaine County, Oklahoma · 11 MI S/E JCT S.H. 33 · Structure no. 264310000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 /U.S. 281 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 /U.S. 281 over Horse Creek in Blaine County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270 /U.S. 281
CrossesHorse Creek
Location11 MI S/E JCT S.H. 33
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyBlaine County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.69977, -98.35814
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 /U.S. 281 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 270 /U.S. 281 over Horse 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 270 /U.S. 281 over Horse Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 /U.S. 281 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 /U.S. 281 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.