US Bridges

S.H. 65 over Dry Beaver Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 3.5 Mi.S. SH7 · Structure no. 130990000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 65 over Dry Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 65 over Dry Beaver Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 65
CrossesDry Beaver Creek
Location3.5 Mi.S. SH7
RouteState Highway 65
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.54293, -98.21219
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2022)
Projected traffic1,584 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 65 over Dry Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 65 over Dry 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 65 over Dry Beaver Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 65 over Dry Beaver Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 65 over Dry Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.