US Bridges

U.S. 70 over Whiskey Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Oklahoma · 0.54 SE JCT SH-99 East · Structure no. 040130000000000

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over Whiskey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 over Whiskey Creek in Marshall County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 92 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,320 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location0.54 SE JCT SH-99 East
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMarshall County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.08339, -96.76801
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2022)
Projected traffic16,320 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is U.S. 70 over Whiskey Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 70 over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.