US Bridges

U.S. 283 over Twentyfive Mile Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Oklahoma · .5N of S.H. 15 · Structure no. 287720000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 283 over Twentyfive Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 283 over Twentyfive Mile Creek in Ellis County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesU.S. 283
CrossesTwentyfive Mile Creek
Location.5N of S.H. 15
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyEllis County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.44342, -99.88339
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2022)
Projected traffic1,296 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 283 over Twentyfive Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 283 over Twentyfive Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

About 810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 283 over Twentyfive Mile Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 283 over Twentyfive Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.