Wardville RD over Beck Creek
PoorPosted for loadAtoka County, Oklahoma · 1.2W .6N of Chockie · Structure no. 051130000000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wardville RD over Beck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wardville RD over Beck Creek in Atoka County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wardville RD over Beck Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wardville RD over Beck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Wardville RD over Beck Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Wardville RD over Beck Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Wardville RD over Beck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.