US Bridges

S.H. 83 over Peter Harris Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 5.68 E JCT US-59 · Structure no. 073100000000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 83 over Peter Harris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 83 over Peter Harris Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 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
CrossesPeter Harris Creek
Location5.68 E JCT US-59
RouteState Highway 83
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.99365, -94.54166
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 83 over Peter Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 83 over Peter Harris 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 83 over Peter Harris Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 83 over Peter Harris Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 83 over Peter Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.