US Bridges

U.S. 183 over Glen Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 10.8 MI N U.S. 62 Bus. · Structure no. 185250000000000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 over Glen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 183 over Glen Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 52 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesGlen Creek
Location10.8 MI N U.S. 62 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.79718, -98.97327
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 183 over Glen Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

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

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 183 over Glen Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over Glen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.