US Bridges

U.S. 283 over Spring Creek

Fair

Harper County, Oklahoma · 2.0MI. N. Jct. U.S. 270 · Structure no. 284290000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 283 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 283 over Spring Creek in Harper 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 283
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.0MI. N. Jct. U.S. 270
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyHarper County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.64996, -99.8913
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$4.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is U.S. 283 over Spring 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 July 2024.

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

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 283 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.