US Bridges

S.H. 7 over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 4.4W of JCT US-81 & SH-7 · Structure no. 242000000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 7 over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 7 over Little Beaver Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,920 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 7
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location4.4W of JCT US-81 & SH-7
RouteState Highway 7
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.59451, -98.04606
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,920 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1995, making it 30 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 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.