U.S. 70 over East Mud Lick Creek
FairJefferson County, Oklahoma · 21.4 MI E JCT US81 · Structure no. 187600000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 218 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 70 over East Mud Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 over East Mud Lick Creek in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 70 over East Mud Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 70 over East Mud Lick 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 East Mud Lick Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 70 over East Mud Lick Creek?
The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 70 over East Mud Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.