U.S. 270 over Gaines Creek Overflow
GoodLatimer County, Oklahoma · 3.85 E Pittsburg C/L · Structure no. 248060000000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 603 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 270 over Gaines Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 over Gaines Creek Overflow in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 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 603 ft (183.8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 270 over Gaines Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 270 over Gaines Creek Overflow 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 Overflow carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 270 over Gaines Creek Overflow?
The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 270 over Gaines Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.