US Bridges

Old U.S 270 over Creek

Fair

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 12.9SE of US69B · Structure no. 323690000000000

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old U.S 270 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old U.S 270 over Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld U.S 270
CrossesCreek
Location12.9SE of US69B
RouteState Highway 270
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.85484, -95.58583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old U.S 270 over Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old U.S 270 over Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old U.S 270 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.