US Bridges

U.S. 283 over Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 3.0 MI S JCT S.H. 19 · Structure no. 254220000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 283 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 283 over Creek in Jackson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,920 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesU.S. 283
CrossesCreek
Location3.0 MI S JCT S.H. 19
RouteU.S. Route 283
Coordinates34.73961, -99.33509
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic9,920 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 283 over Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 283 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 October 2023.

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

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 283 over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 283 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.