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OK 2 Old Beaver Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 35.122933,-95.263248

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Carries OK 2/OK 31 over Beaver Creek
Design: truss/pony/parker
Design Details: Riveted, 5-panel Parker pony truss
Total Length: 190.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Beaver Creek on OK 2/OK 31 west of Kinta
History: Built 1956, replaced 2016
Built: 1956

Location: Haskell County

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129073

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I have this as on OK 31. It was raining, and a bit of steam, or fog was rising from the bridge.

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in August 2007

155252

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Looking west

Photo taken by J Lance on February 15, 2010

155253

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Close up of truss

Photo taken by J Lance on February 15, 2010

155254

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Overview of bridge

Photo taken by J Lance on February 15, 2010

155255

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Looking west

Photo taken by J Lance on February 15, 2010

155256

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Overview of bridge

Photo taken by J Lance on February 15, 2010

155257

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Heading west across bridge

Photo taken by J Lance on February 15, 2010

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Emachaya Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 35.248361,-95.251201

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Carries OK 9 over Emachaya Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 207.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Emachaya Creek on OK 9 in Whitefield
History: Built 1937, replaced 2009
Built: 1937

Location: Haskell County

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Sans Bois Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 35.201667,-95.050000

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Carries 3138C over Sans Bois Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 6-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 183.1 Feet
Span Length: 108.9 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Sans Bois Creek on 3138C
History: Built ca. 1910
Built: ca. 1910

Location: Haskell County

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129070

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While it is not obvious from the photos, this bridge has a new deck, and huge I-beams underneath, so the truss does not carry all the weight.

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in August 2007

129071

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in August 2007

129072

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in August 2007

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Sans Bois Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 35.100000,-95.278333

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Carries N4350 over Sans Bois Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 56.1 Feet
Span Length: 56.1 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Sans Bois Creek on N4350
History: Built 1921
Built: 1921

Location: Haskell County

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148582

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in November 2010

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Old OK 2 bridge

Status: Closed to all traffic

Location: 0.000000,0.000000

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Carries Old Alignment of OK 2, now abandoned over
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Concrete deck girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete deck girder bridge on Old Alignment of OK 2, now abandoned
History: This bridge is out in a field, parallel to current alignment of OK 2
Built:

Location: Haskell County

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129052

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Old OK 2

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in October 2007

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Kings Creek Bridge (old)

Status: Abandoned

Location: 35.255268,-95.221481

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Carries Formerly carried OK 9 over Kings Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned pony truss bridge over Kings Creek, formerly carried OK 9
History: 1 of 2 spans remains partially on this old OK 9 bridge.
Built:

Location: Haskell County

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129068

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Haskell Old 9 Kings Creek

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in August 2007

129069

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Haskell Old 9 Kings Creek

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in August 2007

428754

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Photo taken by Mark Brown in May 2018

428755

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Photo taken by Mark Brown in May 2018

428756

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Photo taken by Mark Brown in May 2018

428757

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Photo taken by Mark Brown in May 2018

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Mule Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 35.175762,-95.016233

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Carries S County Road 4500 over Mule Creek
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Notice the nice stone piers. (NBI lists this as a slab.)
Total Length: 48.9 Feet
Span Length: 12.1 Feet

Overview: Concrete deck girder bridge over Mule Creek
History: Built 1938; bypassed 2014
Built: 1938

Location: Haskell County

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129074

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HaskellMuleCr

Nice Stone Piers underneath.

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in August 2007

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Sans Bois Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 35.107114,-95.208521

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Carries N4391 over Sans Bois Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 109.9 Feet
Span Length: 109.9 Feet

Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Sans Bois Creek on N4391, .7 mi. south and 2 mi. east of Kinta
History: Built 1913; rehabilitated 1973; replaced 1996
Built: 1913

Location: Haskell County

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Old OK 2 Bridge

Status: Closed to all traffic

Location: 35.119692,-95.336130

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Carries Old OK 2 over abandoned Railroad Tracks over Abandoned Railroad cut.
Design: beam/stringer/concrete
Design Details: Concrete & steel stringer with riveted plates. Center section is concrete to avoid steam train corrosion from beneath.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete stringer bridge over Abandoned Railroad cut. on Old OK 2.
History:
Built:

Location: Haskell County

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148583

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Behind fence

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in November 2009

148584

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Over old railroad cut

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in November 2009

148585

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Appears to be in good shape.

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in November 2009

148586

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Panoramic view.

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in November 2009

148857

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in November 2009

148858

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Photo taken by Gene McCluney in November 2009

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Midland Valley - OK9 Overpass

Status: Open to pedestrains & bike traffic

Location: 35.260556,-95.033889

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Carries T. & P. R.R. over S.H. 9
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 191.0 Feet
Span Length: 94.2 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over S.H. 9 on T. & P. R.R.
History: Built 1970
Built: 1970

Location: Haskell County

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Old OK 2 Canadian River Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 35.263832,-95.239525

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Carries OK 2 over Canadian River
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Canadian River on OK 2
History:
Built:

Location: Haskell County

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Sans Bois Creek Bridge (old OK 2?)

Status: Derelict/abandoned

Location: 35.099641,-95.341768

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Carries Unknown Road over Sans Bois Creek
Design: truss
Design Details: Through Truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned truss bridge over Sans Bois Creek on possible former alignment of OK 2
History: This may have been a prior alignment of OK 2 or a predecessor route.
Built:

Location: Haskell County

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444801

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OkHaskellOK2oldSanBoisCreek

Removed diagonal section appears to have weakened the bridge causing bending of the lower cord.

Photo taken by John Cross in March 2019

444802

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Infrared North Portal

Looking south along the approach grade through the North Portal. South of the bridge is a slight bend to the right and the remains of the 2nd South Bridge over Mill Creek.

Photo taken by John Cross in March 2019

444803

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North Portal

Approaching from the North looking south toward another bridge remnant site over Mill Creek.

Photo taken by John Cross in March 2019

444804

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View of the Eroded South Abutment, Wingwall at Piers

Also visible is the missing section of the diagonal.

Photo taken by John Cross in March 2019

444805

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Underside

Visible are the "monolithic" abutment/wingwall/piers. Note the "mold" marks of dimension lumber, Not plywood. This was typical in the '20s and early 30's.

Photo taken by John Cross in March 2019

444806

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North View Away from Bridge

Note the barn built in the level of the former road grade

Photo taken by John Cross in March 2019

444807

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South Portal

Looking North, note bridge buddy Gene's 5x7 field camera on tripod at left and hand and lens of Lecia in lower right corner.

Photo taken by John Cross in March 2019

444808

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Removed Section of Diagonal

This approximate 6' section of diagonal removal by cutting torch appears to have weakened the bridge and caused deflection of the lower cord.

Photo taken by John Cross in March 2019

444809

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Side View

Looking approximately East and Downstream.

Photo taken by John Cross in March 2019

444899

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SanBoisLost1

Concrete floor and wide

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in March 2019

444900

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SanBoisLost2

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in March 2019

444901

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SanBoisLost3

Photo taken by Gene McCluney in March 2019

444961

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Drone Vertical

I spotted this bridge from Google Maps and Confirmed with Drone

Photo taken by John Cross in June 2017

444962

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Photo taken by John Cross in June 2017

444963

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Tight Drone Vertical

June 2017 rains just prior to visit had the Sans Bois Creek over the Deck of the Bridge.

Photo taken by John Cross in June 2017

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Midand Valley - Old OK 9 Loop Overpass

Status: Abandoned

Location: 35.259572,-95.036482

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Carries Midland Valley Railroad over Old OK 9 Loop
Design: beam/stringer/concrete
Design Details: Concrete stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete stringer bridge over Old OK 9 Loop on Midland Valley Railroad
History: Built circa 1903, Bypassed 1970 by bridge on new alignment
Built: ca. 1903

Location: Haskell County

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429008

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East Approach

Photo taken by David Backlin in May 2018

429009

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West Approach

Photo taken by David Backlin in May 2018

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Beaver Creek Railroad Bridge

Status: Removed but not replaced

Location: 35.122132,-95.263796

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Carries Fort Smith & Western Railroad over Beaver Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Beaver Creek on Fort Smith & Western Railway
History:
Built: 1903

Location: Haskell County

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Mill Creek Bridge

Status: No longer exists: Abutments and part of concrete deck remainsa

Location: 35.098499,-95.342309

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Carries Suspect old alignment of OK 2 over Mill Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details: I suspect it was similar to the Pratt Through Truss just to the North over Sans Bois Creek
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Mill Creek on Suspect old alignment of OK 2
History:
Built:

Location: Haskell County

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444867

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LostOK2oldAlignmentMillCreekSouthBridge

South and North Abutment

Photo taken by John Cross in March 2019

444868

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South Abutment and a portion of collapsed deck

I expect this was similar to the bridge 350' North a Pratt Through truss

Photo taken by John Cross in March 2019

444869

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South Abutment

Photo taken by John Cross in March 2019

444870

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South and North Abutment

Photo taken by John Cross in March 2019


Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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