US Bridges

U.S. 270 over Creek

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 6.2 MI E Blaine C/L · Structure no. 029640000000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 270 over Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesCreek
Location6.2 MI E Blaine C/L
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyCanadian County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.62379, -98.20572
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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. 270 over Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 270 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 270 over Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.