S.H. 47 over Deer Creek
GoodCuster County, Oklahoma · 5.5 MI E JCT U.S. 183 · Structure no. 138320000000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 47 over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 47 over Deer Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 68 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 47 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is S.H. 47 over Deer 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 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 47 over Deer Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 47 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 47 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.