US Bridges

U.S. 83 over Sharp Creek

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Beaver County, Oklahoma · 2.2 Mi. S. Jct. US-64 · Structure no. 251090000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 83 over Sharp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 83 over Sharp Creek in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 83
CrossesSharp Creek
Location2.2 Mi. S. Jct. US-64
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyBeaver County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.82983, -100.86436
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 83 over Sharp Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 83 over Sharp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 83 over Sharp Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 83 over Sharp Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns U.S. 83 over Sharp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.