US Bridges

S.H. 63A over Devils Hollow Creek

Fair

Latimer County, Oklahoma · 0.71 N JCT SH-1 · Structure no. 167190000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 63A over Devils Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 63A over Devils Hollow Creek in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 63A
CrossesDevils Hollow Creek
Location0.71 N JCT SH-1
RouteState Highway 63A
CountyLatimer County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.76076, -95.08367
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 63A over Devils Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 63A over Devils Hollow 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 63A over Devils Hollow Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 63A over Devils Hollow Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns S.H. 63A over Devils Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.