US Bridges

State HWY 49 & 115 over Blue Beaver Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · HWY 49&115 E of Cache Tee · Structure no. 000021670-00127

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

State HWY 49 & 115 over Blue Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State HWY 49 & 115 over Blue Beaver Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 90 years old, older 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 6 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesState HWY 49 & 115
CrossesBlue Beaver Creek
LocationHWY 49&115 E of Cache Tee
RouteFederal Lands Road 49
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.72383, -98.5995
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2022)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State HWY 49 & 115 over Blue Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is State HWY 49 & 115 over Blue Beaver 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does State HWY 49 & 115 over Blue Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State HWY 49 & 115 over Blue Beaver Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State HWY 49 & 115 over Blue Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.