U.S. 70 SB over Little River
FairMcCurtain County, Oklahoma · 5.8 MI E-N JCT US259 · Structure no. 192770000000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 952 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 70 SB over Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 SB over Little River in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,520 by 2042. The structure is 952 ft (290.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 70 SB over Little River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 70 SB over Little River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 70 SB over Little River carry?
About 5,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 70 SB over Little River?
The structure is 952 ft (290.2 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 70 SB over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.