US Bridges

U.S. 270 over Creek

Good

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 13.80 E JCT SH-2 · Structure no. 224990000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 270 over Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesCreek
Location13.80 E JCT SH-2
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyLatimer County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.95062, -95.08646
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns U.S. 270 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.