S.H. 83 over Sugar Loaf Creek
FairLe Flore County, Oklahoma · 7.88 E JCT US-59 · Structure no. 161680000000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 302 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 820
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 83 over Sugar Loaf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 83 over Sugar Loaf Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 83 over Sugar Loaf Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 83 over Sugar Loaf 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 83 over Sugar Loaf Creek carry?
About 820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 83 over Sugar Loaf Creek?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 83 over Sugar Loaf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.