US Bridges

Beaver Bend Pk. RD over Creek

Fair

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · 0.2 E JCT US-259A · Structure no. 288470000000000

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

About this bridge

Beaver Bend Pk. RD over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Beaver Bend Pk. RD over 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 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Bend Pk. RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 E JCT US-259A
RouteState Lands Road E1987
CountyMcCurtain County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.13214, -94.67949
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Bend Pk. RD over Creek built?

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

What condition is Beaver Bend Pk. RD over 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 Creek carry?

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

How long is Beaver Bend Pk. RD over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Bend Pk. RD over Creek?

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