U.S. 270 over Gaines Creek
GoodLatimer County, Oklahoma · 4.70 E Pittsburg C/L · Structure no. 185310000000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 270 over Gaines Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 over Gaines Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 52 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 270 over Gaines Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is U.S. 270 over Gaines 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 Gaines Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 270 over Gaines Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 270 over Gaines Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.