US Bridges

U.S. 270 over Fourche Maline Creek

Good

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 4.13 E JCT SH-2 · Structure no. 132220000000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over Fourche Maline Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 over Fourche Maline Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 71 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesFourche Maline Creek
Location4.13 E JCT SH-2
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyLatimer County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.9236, -95.25332
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,760 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 over Fourche Maline Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is U.S. 270 over Fourche Maline Creek 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 Fourche Maline Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over Fourche Maline Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over Fourche Maline Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.