US Bridges

IRR E0450 over Beaty Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 6SE of Jay · Structure no. 178990000000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR E0450 over Beaty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR E0450 over Beaty Creek in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 49 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR E0450
CrossesBeaty Creek
Location6SE of Jay
RouteCounty Highway E0450
CountyDelaware County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.36715, -94.72621
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$665,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR E0450 over Beaty Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is IRR E0450 over Beaty 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 IRR E0450 over Beaty Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR E0450 over Beaty Creek?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR E0450 over Beaty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.