US Bridges

S.H. 7 over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 5.4 MI E Comanche CO · Structure no. 139060000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 7 over Little Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 7 over Little Beaver Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 7
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location5.4 MI E Comanche CO
RouteState Highway 7
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59428, -98.04601
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 7 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 7 over Little Beaver 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 7 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 7 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 7 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.