US Bridges

U.S. 70 over Suttle Creek

Good

Tillman County, Oklahoma · 3.3 E JCT U.S. 183 · Structure no. 316800000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 70 over Suttle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 70 over Suttle Creek in Tillman 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 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 581 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesU.S. 70
CrossesSuttle Creek
Location3.3 E JCT U.S. 183
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates34.24694, -99.01778
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2022)
Projected traffic926 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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. 70 over Suttle Creek built?

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

What condition is U.S. 70 over Suttle 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. 70 over Suttle Creek carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 70 over Suttle Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 70 over Suttle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.