U.S. 270 over Sandy Creek
FairPittsburg County, Oklahoma · 14.4 E Hughes C/L · Structure no. 049900000000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 270 over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 over Sandy Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 89 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 6 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 270 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is U.S. 270 over Sandy 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. 270 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 270 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 270 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.