US Bridges

S.H. 74 over Beef Creek

Good

Garvin County, Oklahoma · 0.1 Mi. S JCT SH 19 · Structure no. 307690000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,836
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 74 over Beef Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 74 over Beef Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,244 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesS.H. 74
CrossesBeef Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S JCT SH 19
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates34.81472, -97.40556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2022)
Projected traffic2,244 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 74 over Beef Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 74 over Beef 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. 74 over Beef Creek carry?

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 74 over Beef Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 74 over Beef Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.