US Bridges

U.S. 270B over Creek

Good

Seminole County, Oklahoma · 0.6 Mi. W of S.H. 56 · Structure no. 295320000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270B over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270B over Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesU.S. 270B
CrossesCreek
Location0.6 Mi. W of S.H. 56
RouteU.S. Route 66
Coordinates35.15878, -96.50404
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 270B over 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 January 2024.

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

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270B over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.