US Bridges

S.H. 63 over Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 1.62 E JCT US-259 · Structure no. 131980000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 63 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 63 over Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 63
CrossesCreek
Location1.62 E JCT US-259
RouteState Highway 63
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.64151, -94.62096
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic512 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 63 over Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 63 over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns S.H. 63 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.