S.H. 53 over Little Beaver Creek
FairCotton County, Oklahoma · 9.3E JCT S.H. 5 · Structure no. 294950000000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 53 over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 53 over Little Beaver Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 53 over Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 53 over Little 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 53 over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 53 over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 53 over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.