US Bridges

U.S. 183 over Creek

Good

Harper County, Oklahoma · .2NE of JCT US64W/US183 · Structure no. 265420000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 183 over Creek in Harper County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesCreek
Location.2NE of JCT US64W/US183
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates36.83026, -99.63019
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,840 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 183 over Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 183 over Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.