US Bridges

S.H. 73 over Little Panther Creek

Good

Custer County, Oklahoma · 5.7 MI E JCT S.H. 34 · Structure no. 164680000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 73 over Little Panther Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 73 over Little Panther Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesS.H. 73
CrossesLittle Panther Creek
Location5.7 MI E JCT S.H. 34
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates35.55159, -99.27579
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2022)
Projected traffic944 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 73 over Little Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 73 over Little Panther 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. 73 over Little Panther Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 73 over Little Panther Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 73 over Little Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.