US Bridges

U.S. 70 N.B. over Little River

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 5.8 E-N JCT U.S. 259 · Structure no. 306460000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,040 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 N.B. over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 N.B. over Little River in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,520 by 2042. The structure is 2,040 ft (621.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 70 N.B.
CrossesLittle River
Location5.8 E-N JCT U.S. 259
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates33.94049, -94.75893
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,040 ft (621.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,950 (2022)
Projected traffic9,520 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 70 N.B. over Little River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 70 N.B. over Little 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 N.B. over Little River carry?

About 5,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70 N.B. over Little River?

The structure is 2,040 ft (621.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 N.B. over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.