US Bridges

U.S. 70 over Cache Creek Oflow

Fair

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 12.7 E Bailey T. P. · Structure no. 135250000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
301 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over Cache Creek Oflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 over Cache Creek Oflow in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesCache Creek Oflow
Location12.7 E Bailey T. P.
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCotton County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.16611, -98.28028
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2022)
Projected traffic1,488 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70 over Cache Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 70 over Cache Creek Oflow 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 August 2024.

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

About 930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70 over Cache Creek Oflow?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 over Cache Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.