US Bridges

0496C over Horse Creek

Poor

Beaver County, Oklahoma · .1E .5N of Gate · Structure no. 073630000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

0496C over Horse Creek is a concrete slab carrying 0496C over Horse Creek in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries0496C
CrossesHorse Creek
Location.1E .5N of Gate
RouteCounty Highway 496C
CountyBeaver County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.86188, -100.05772
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0496C over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0496C over Horse 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 0496C over Horse Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 0496C over Horse Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 0496C over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.