US Bridges

U.S. 70 over Rabbit Creek

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 20.90 E JCT SH-78 · Structure no. 104310000000000

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over Rabbit Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 70 over Rabbit Creek in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 79 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 110 mi (177 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location20.90 E JCT SH-78
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyBryan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.02241, -96.02856
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 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 width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed110 mi (177 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70 over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is U.S. 70 over Rabbit 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 U.S. 70 over Rabbit Creek carry?

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

How long is U.S. 70 over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.