US Bridges

U.S. 283 over Wolf Creek

Good

Ellis County, Oklahoma · 1.9N of S.H. 15 · Structure no. 287710000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
802 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 283 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 283 over Wolf Creek in Ellis County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2042. The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 283
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.9N of S.H. 15
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyEllis County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.30095, -99.88278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length802 ft (244.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 283 over Wolf 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 November 2023.

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

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 283 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.