US Bridges

S.H. 39 over Beaver Creek

Good

McClain County, Oklahoma · .4W of Jct. U.S. 77 · Structure no. 266380000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 39 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 39 over Beaver Creek in McClain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 39
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.4W of Jct. U.S. 77
RouteState Highway 39
CountyMcClain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.99867, -97.37299
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 39 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 39 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 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 39 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 39 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 39 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.