US Bridges

FSR 7270 over Cedar Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · .2 MI W of FSR 7270 · Structure no. 080901000015613

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 7270 over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying FSR 7270 over Cedar Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFSR 7270
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.2 MI W of FSR 7270
RouteFederal Lands Road 7270
Coordinates34.7733, -94.6944
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1992)
Projected traffic112 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR 7270 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 7270 over Cedar 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FSR 7270 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is FSR 7270 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 7270 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.