US Bridges

U.S. 270 over Sandy Creek

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 16.6 E Hughes C/L · Structure no. 171110000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 270 over Sandy Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,520 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesSandy Creek
Location16.6 E Hughes C/L
RouteU.S. Route 270
Coordinates34.94508, -95.80526
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic11,520 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 270 over Sandy 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 Sandy Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 270 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns U.S. 270 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.