IRR E1640 over Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadComanche County, Oklahoma · 3N&2.4E of JCT SH7&SH65 · Structure no. 186990000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR E1640 over Beaver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying IRR E1640 over Beaver Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR E1640 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR E1640 over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does IRR E1640 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR E1640 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns IRR E1640 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.