US Bridges

0704C over Shawnee Creek

Fair

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 4. E 6. N of Benningto · Structure no. 202210000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

0704C over Shawnee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 0704C over Shawnee Creek in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries0704C
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location4. E 6. N of Benningto
RouteCounty Highway 704C
Coordinates34.00488, -96.02042
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
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$445,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0704C over Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0704C over Shawnee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 0704C over Shawnee Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 0704C over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 0704C over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.