US Bridges

U.S. 270 over Creek

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 4.4 SE JCT US 69B · Structure no. 022560000000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 270 over Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 96 years old, older 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesCreek
Location4.4 SE JCT US 69B
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.90665, -95.70861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 over Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is U.S. 270 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 270 over Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.