US Bridges

U.S. 70 over White Sands Creek

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 23.62 E JCT SH-78 · Structure no. 104830000000000

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over White Sands Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 70 over White Sands 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesWhite Sands Creek
Location23.62 E JCT SH-78
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyBryan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.02615, -95.98267
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70 over White Sands 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 White Sands 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 White Sands Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70 over White Sands Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 70 over White Sands Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.