US Bridges

S.H. 70E over Brushy Creek

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 12.45 E JCT SH-78 · Structure no. 069420000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 70E over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 70E over Brushy Creek in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 70E
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location12.45 E JCT SH-78
RouteState Highway 70E
CountyBryan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.88116, -96.18171
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2022)
Projected traffic752 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 S.H. 70E over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 70E over Brushy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 70E over Brushy Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 70E over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 70E over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.