U.S. 70 over Cache Creek
PoorCotton County, Oklahoma · 12.5 E Bailey T. P · Structure no. 135280000000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 413 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 930
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 70 over Cache Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 over Cache Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 930 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2042. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 70 over Cache Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 70 over Cache Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 70 over Cache Creek carry?
About 930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 70 over Cache Creek?
The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 70 over Cache Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.