US Bridges

U.S. 270 over Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Oklahoma · 1.6 MI SE Harper CO · Structure no. 182300000000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 270 over Creek in Ellis County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 53 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesCreek
Location1.6 MI SE Harper CO
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyEllis County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.58542, -99.60929
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 over Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is U.S. 270 over Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 270 over Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.