E1770 over Beaver Creek
Stephens County, Oklahoma · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- E1770 over Beaver Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 224 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 257 of the 382 inventoried bridges in Stephens County rated fair (67.3%); 9 (2.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 143 ft |
| Location | 9.2W US 81 6.N SH 53 |
| NBI structure number | 249040000000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oklahoma department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Stephens County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 81 over Claridy Creek | 1953 | 25,800 | Good |
| U.S. 81 over Stage Stand Creek | 1955 | 14,400 | Fair |
| S.H. 7 over Willow Creek | 1973 | 9,100 | Fair |
| U.S. 81 over Claridy Creek | 1979 | 7,800 | Good |
| U.S. 81 over Creek | 2018 | 7,800 | Good |
| U.S. 81 over Creek | 2015 | 7,800 | Good |
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