US Bridges

S.H. 7 over Dry Beaver Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 0.8 Mi.W. Jct. SH65 · Structure no. 167010000000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 7 over Dry Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 7 over Dry Beaver Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesS.H. 7
CrossesDry Beaver Creek
Location0.8 Mi.W. Jct. SH65
RouteState Highway 7
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59386, -98.22561
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 7 over Dry Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is S.H. 7 over Dry 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. 7 over Dry Beaver Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 7 over Dry Beaver Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns S.H. 7 over Dry Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.