US Bridges

U.S. 283 over Spring Creek

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Beckham County, Oklahoma · 5.3 MI S JCT I-40 · Structure no. 033340000000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 283 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 283 over Spring Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 283
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5.3 MI S JCT I-40
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.18528, -99.64197
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 283 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 283 over Spring 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 283 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 283 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 283 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.