US Bridges

U.S. 270 over Coal Creek

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 6.5 MI E JCT US 75 · Structure no. 047700000000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 270 over Coal Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 89 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesCoal Creek
Location6.5 MI E JCT US 75
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.91265, -96.156
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is U.S. 270 over Coal 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 March 2024.

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

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.