U.S. 70 over Sulphur Creek
GoodBryan County, Oklahoma · 17.98 E JCT SH-78 · Structure no. 073050000000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 70 over Sulphur Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 over Sulphur Creek in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,960 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 70 over Sulphur Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is U.S. 70 over Sulphur 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 70 over Sulphur Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 70 over Sulphur Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 70 over Sulphur Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.