US Bridges

U.S. 70 over Salina Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI E Cotton C/L · Structure no. 110540000000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over Salina Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 70 over Salina Creek in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesSalina Creek
Location1.4 MI E Cotton C/L
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyJefferson County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.16137, -98.11507
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2022)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$657,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70 over Salina Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 70 over Salina 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 Salina Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70 over Salina Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 over Salina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.