U.S. 70 over Negro Creek
GoodChoctaw County, Oklahoma · 5.52 E JCT SH-147 · Structure no. 048770000000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 70 over Negro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 70 over Negro Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 89 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 70 over Negro Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is U.S. 70 over Negro 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 Negro Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 70 over Negro Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns U.S. 70 over Negro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.