US Bridges

U.S. 70 over Doaksville Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 9.38 E JCT SH-147 · Structure no. 043650000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over Doaksville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 70 over Doaksville Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesDoaksville Creek
Location9.38 E JCT SH-147
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyChoctaw County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.02086, -95.21225
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,680 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 70 over Doaksville 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. 70 over Doaksville Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns U.S. 70 over Doaksville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.