US Bridges

N4676 over Beaver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Adair County, Oklahoma · 8S 3.4W of Stilwel · Structure no. 247860000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N4676 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N4676 over Beaver Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesN4676
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location8S 3.4W of Stilwel
RouteCounty Highway N4676
Coordinates35.6955, -94.68886
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N4676 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N4676 over Beaver 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 N4676 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N4676 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N4676 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.