US Bridges

U.S. 70 over Gates Creek

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Choctaw County, Oklahoma · 6.47 E JCT SH-147 · Structure no. 279020000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over Gates Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 over Gates Creek in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesGates Creek
Location6.47 E JCT SH-147
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyChoctaw County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.0176, -95.25983
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 over Gates Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.