US Bridges

Begonia Avenue over Stinking Creek Tributary

Fair

Jackson County, Oklahoma · Between West and East Riv · Structure no. 2363001P0000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Begonia Avenue over Stinking Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous frame carrying Begonia Avenue over Stinking Creek Tributary in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBegonia Avenue
CrossesStinking Creek Tributary
LocationBetween West and East Riv
Coordinates34.65709, -99.29292
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Begonia Avenue over Stinking Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Begonia Avenue over Stinking Creek Tributary 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Begonia Avenue over Stinking Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Begonia Avenue over Stinking Creek Tributary?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Begonia Avenue over Stinking Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the Air Force.