US Bridges

U.S. 270 over Wewoka Creek

Good

Seminole County, Oklahoma · 6.7 SE JCT S.H. 3 · Structure no. 318700000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
464 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 270 over Wewoka Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 270 over Wewoka Creek in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesU.S. 270
CrossesWewoka Creek
Location6.7 SE JCT S.H. 3
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountySeminole County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.17194, -96.57833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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. 270 over Wewoka Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 270 over Wewoka 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 April 2024.

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

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 270 over Wewoka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.