US Bridges

U.S. 70 over Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Oklahoma · 8.0 MI E JCT US81 · Structure no. 037540000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 over Creek in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 93 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesCreek
Location8.0 MI E JCT US81
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyJefferson County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.15837, -97.84258
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70 over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is U.S. 70 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70 over Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.