US Bridges

Old U.S. 270 over Magnolia Creek

Good

Seminole County, Oklahoma · 0.8 Mi. E S.H. 3 · Structure no. 313310000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old U.S. 270 over Magnolia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old U.S. 270 over Magnolia Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long.

CarriesOld U.S. 270
CrossesMagnolia Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E S.H. 3
RouteCity Street 270
Coordinates35.225, -96.65889
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2022)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old U.S. 270 over Magnolia Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old U.S. 270 over Magnolia 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 July 2023.

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

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old U.S. 270 over Magnolia Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Old U.S. 270 over Magnolia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.