US Bridges

Fir Drive over Stinking Creek Tributary

Fair

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 0.33 MI N of Begonia Ave · Structure no. 2363002P0000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Fir Drive over Stinking Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous frame carrying Fir Drive 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 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFir Drive
CrossesStinking Creek Tributary
Location0.33 MI N of Begonia Ave
Coordinates34.66162, -99.29472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fir Drive over Stinking Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Fir Drive 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 Fir Drive over Stinking Creek Tributary carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Fir Drive over Stinking Creek Tributary?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fir Drive over Stinking Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the Air Force.