US Bridges

Gaines Creek RD over Beaver Creek

Good

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 2.4 S Chilli · Structure no. 296780000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaines Creek RD over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gaines Creek RD over Beaver Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGaines Creek RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.4 S Chilli
RouteCounty Highway N4260
Coordinates34.90611, -95.43722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gaines Creek RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaines Creek RD over Beaver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gaines Creek RD over Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is Gaines Creek RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gaines Creek RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.