US Bridges

U.S. 70 over Mountain Fork River

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 7.1 E of S.H. 3 · Structure no. 296330000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over Mountain Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 over Mountain Fork River in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesMountain Fork River
Location7.1 E of S.H. 3
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.04215, -94.62218
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70 over Mountain Fork River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 70 over Mountain Fork River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 70 over Mountain Fork River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70 over Mountain Fork River?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 over Mountain Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.