US Bridges

U.S. 183 over Dry Creek

Good

Custer County, Oklahoma · 5.3 MI N JCT I-40 Bus. · Structure no. 219860000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 183 over Dry Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesDry Creek
Location5.3 MI N JCT I-40 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates35.59088, -98.96007
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic4,640 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 183 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 183 over Dry 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 U.S. 183 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 183 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.