S.H. 17 over Little Beaver Creek
GoodComanche County, Oklahoma · 5.9 MI.E.JCT.US277 · Structure no. 106990000000000
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 17 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 17 over Little Beaver Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 17 over Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 17 over Little 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does S.H. 17 over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 17 over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 17 over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.