US Bridges

S.H. 83 over Kansas City Southern R.R

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 0.15 E JCT US-59 · Structure no. 054860000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 83 over Kansas City Southern R.R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 83 over Kansas City Southern R.R in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 66.5 mi (107 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 83
CrossesKansas City Southern R.R
Location0.15 E JCT US-59
RouteState Highway 83
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.98566, -94.63083
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed66.5 mi (107 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 83 over Kansas City Southern R.R built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 83 over Kansas City Southern R.R 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 83 over Kansas City Southern R.R carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 83 over Kansas City Southern R.R?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 83 over Kansas City Southern R.R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.