US Bridges

S.H. 63 over Big Cedar Creek

Fair

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 0.32 W JCT US-259 · Structure no. 132210000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 63 over Big Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 63 over Big Cedar 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 63
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location0.32 W JCT US-259
RouteState Highway 63
CountyLe Flore County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.64621, -94.65402
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2022)
Projected traffic944 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Big Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 63 over Big Cedar 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 Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 63 over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 63 over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.