US Bridges

S.H. 63 over Sycamore Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 11.84 W JCT US-259 · Structure no. 107390000000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 63 over Sycamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 63 over Sycamore Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 78 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesS.H. 63
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location11.84 W JCT US-259
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates34.69532, -94.83208
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is S.H. 63 over Sycamore 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 Sycamore Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 63 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.