US Bridges

S.H. 70E over Wolf Creek

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 27.20 E & N JCT SH-78 · Structure no. 140420000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 70E over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 70E over Wolf Creek in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 70E
CrossesWolf Creek
Location27.20 E & N JCT SH-78
RouteState Highway 70E
CountyBryan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.95518, -96.02525
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 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 traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic384 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 Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 70E over Wolf 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 Wolf Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

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

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.