US Bridges

U.S. 70 over Bokchito Creek

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Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 15.85 E Bryan C/L · Structure no. 012140000000000

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over Bokchito Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 over Bokchito Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 104 years old, older 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,960 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesBokchito Creek
Location15.85 E Bryan C/L
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyChoctaw County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.04045, -95.66988
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,960 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is U.S. 70 over Bokchito 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 November 2024.

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

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 over Bokchito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.