US Bridges

S.H. 63 over Richmond Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 1.06 W Ar S/L · Structure no. 097790000000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 63 over Richmond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 63 over Richmond Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 84 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 63
CrossesRichmond Creek
Location1.06 W Ar S/L
RouteState Highway 63
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.64712, -94.47502
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2022)
Projected traffic688 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 63 over Richmond Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is S.H. 63 over Richmond 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 63 over Richmond Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 63 over Richmond Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 63 over Richmond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.