US Bridges

E1980 Beavers Bend over Mountain Fork Creek

Good

McCurtain County, Oklahoma · Beavers Bend State Park · Structure no. 324740000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

E1980 Beavers Bend over Mountain Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1980 Beavers Bend over Mountain Fork Creek in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE1980 Beavers Bend
CrossesMountain Fork Creek
LocationBeavers Bend State Park
RouteCounty Highway E1980
Coordinates34.14341, -94.69232
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1980 Beavers Bend over Mountain Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1980 Beavers Bend over Mountain Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E1980 Beavers Bend over Mountain Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is E1980 Beavers Bend over Mountain Fork Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E1980 Beavers Bend over Mountain Fork Creek?

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