US Bridges

U.S. 270 over Little Fourche Maline CR

Good

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 6.89 E JCT SH-2 · Structure no. 042300000000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over Little Fourche Maline CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 over Little Fourche Maline CR in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesLittle Fourche Maline CR
Location6.89 E JCT SH-2
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyLatimer County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.9336, -95.206
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 over Little Fourche Maline CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 270 over Little Fourche Maline CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 270 over Little Fourche Maline CR carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over Little Fourche Maline CR?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over Little Fourche Maline CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.