US Bridges

S.H. 63 over Kiamichi River

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 2.2 E JCT U.S. 259 · Structure no. 313200000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 63 over Kiamichi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 63 over Kiamichi River in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesS.H. 63
CrossesKiamichi River
Location2.2 E JCT U.S. 259
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates34.63905, -94.61424
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic730 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 63 over Kiamichi River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 63 over Kiamichi River 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 Kiamichi River carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 63 over Kiamichi River?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 63 over Kiamichi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.