US Bridges

U.S. 270 over Abandoned R/R under

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Hughes County, Oklahoma · 3.4 MI SE Seminole Cl · Structure no. 155330000000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over Abandoned R/R under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 over Abandoned R/R under in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 63 years old, older 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesAbandoned R/R under
Location3.4 MI SE Seminole Cl
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.09714, -96.41582
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 over Abandoned R/R under built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is U.S. 270 over Abandoned R/R under 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 270 over Abandoned R/R under carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over Abandoned R/R under?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over Abandoned R/R under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.