US Bridges

Beaver Bend Pk. RD over Mountain Fork Creek

Fair

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 1.0 W JCT US-259A · Structure no. 288450000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Bend Pk. RD over Mountain Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Beaver Bend Pk. RD over Mountain Fork Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Bend Pk. RD
CrossesMountain Fork Creek
Location1.0 W JCT US-259A
RouteState Lands Road N4691
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.14333, -94.70086
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Bend Pk. RD over Mountain Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Bend Pk. RD over Mountain Fork Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Bend Pk. RD over Mountain Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is Beaver Bend Pk. RD over Mountain Fork Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Bend Pk. RD over Mountain Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.