US Bridges

U.S. 70 over Hickory Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 21.9 MI E Jefferson C/L · Structure no. 226390000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 over Hickory Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,080 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesHickory Creek
Location21.9 MI E Jefferson C/L
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.17302, -97.17524
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2022)
Projected traffic14,080 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 70 over Hickory 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 70 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.