US Bridges

U.S. 270 over Squirrel Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 4.9 MI S JCT SH 3 · Structure no. 153030000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over Squirrel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 270 over Squirrel 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,720 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesSquirrel Creek
Location4.9 MI S JCT SH 3
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.30062, -96.94363
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2022)
Projected traffic18,720 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 270 over Squirrel Creek built?

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

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

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.