US Bridges

U.S. 283 over Creek

Good

Jackson County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI N JCT S.H. 19 · Structure no. 254230000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 283 over Creek is a concrete slab 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,960 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesU.S. 283
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 MI N JCT S.H. 19
RouteU.S. Route 283
Coordinates34.78422, -99.33528
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,960 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.9 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 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 283 over Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 283 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.