Beaver County Bridge Report Card
Beaver County scores 96 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Beaver County, Oklahoma
Beaver County has 189 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.6% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 230 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Beaver County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 96/100 (A). The county has 189 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 230 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 1.6% | 3.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 49 years vs 48 nationally | 0.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 104,422 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 1.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 49 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 230 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Beaver County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1240 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1946 |
| N1590 over Indian Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1983 |
| 0496c over Horse Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1940 |
| U.s. 64 over Short Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,600 | 2003 |
| U.s. 83 over Sharp Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,500 | 1997 |
| U.s. 83 over Beaver River | High traffic | Fair | 3,200 | 1988 |
| U.s. 83 over Creek | High traffic | Good | 2,800 | 1999 |
| U.s. 83 over Creek | High traffic | Good | 2,700 | 1999 |
| S.h. 3 over Creek | High traffic | Fair | 2,500 | 1936 |
| S.h. 3 over Creek | High traffic | Fair | 2,500 | 1936 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.