US Bridges

U.S. 70 over Coon Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 2.5 E JCT US-259 · Structure no. 253440000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 over Coon Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesCoon Creek
Location2.5 E JCT US-259
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.03792, -94.69944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 70 over Coon 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 over Coon Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.