US Bridges

U.S. 183 over Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 5.8 MI S S.H. 9 · Structure no. 036880000000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
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 Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesCreek
Location5.8 MI S S.H. 9
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.93503, -99.05457
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 183 over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 183 over Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 183 over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.