U.S. 270 over Coal Creek
FairLe Flore County, Oklahoma · 1.60 E Latimer C/L · Structure no. 233700000000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 270 over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 over Coal Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 270 over Coal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 270 over Coal Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 270 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 270 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.