S.H. 63 over Buzzard Creek
GoodLe Flore County, Oklahoma · 2.50 E JCT US-271 · Structure no. 126270000000000
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 63 over Buzzard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 63 over Buzzard Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 74 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 63 over Buzzard Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is S.H. 63 over Buzzard 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 Buzzard Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 63 over Buzzard Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 63 over Buzzard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.