US Bridges

U.S. 270 Ramp over Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 7.8 MI S JCT SH 3 · Structure no. 152750000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 Ramp over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 270 Ramp over Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,440 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270 Ramp
CrossesCreek
Location7.8 MI S JCT SH 3
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.26433, -96.92396
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic9,440 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ramp over Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 270 Ramp 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 May 2023.

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

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 270 Ramp over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.