US Bridges

U.S. 70 EB over Cottonwood Creek

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Carter County, Oklahoma · 14.2E Jefferson C/L · Structure no. 289560000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 EB over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 EB over Cottonwood Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70 EB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location14.2E Jefferson C/L
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.17277, -97.31449
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2022)
Projected traffic6,480 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70 EB over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 70 EB over Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70 EB over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 EB over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.