US Bridges

U.S. 270 Sd over Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · Tecumseh Sq. @ Gor Cooper · Structure no. 189120000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 Sd over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 270 Sd over Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 270 Sd
CrossesCreek
LocationTecumseh Sq. @ Gor Cooper
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.27307, -96.92976
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 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sd over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 Sd over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.