US Bridges

U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 50 N JCT US259/US70 · Structure no. 041130000000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 91 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70/US-259/SH3
CrossesCreek
Location50 N JCT US259/US70
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates33.91985, -94.77307
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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. 70/US-259/SH3 over Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns U.S. 70/US-259/SH3 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.