US Bridges

Co. Rd. over U.S. 70 / U.S. 271 under

Fair

Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 0.98 S JCT US-70 Br · Structure no. 172690000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. over U.S. 70 / U.S. 271 under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. over U.S. 70 / U.S. 271 under in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd.
CrossesU.S. 70 / U.S. 271 under
Location0.98 S JCT US-70 Br
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChoctaw County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.01174, -95.54791
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. over U.S. 70 / U.S. 271 under built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. over U.S. 70 / U.S. 271 under 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 Co. Rd. over U.S. 70 / U.S. 271 under carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. over U.S. 70 / U.S. 271 under?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. over U.S. 70 / U.S. 271 under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.