US Bridges

S.H. 63 over Wild Horse Creek

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 7.4 E JCT US 69 · Structure no. 258040000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 63 over Wild Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 63 over Wild Horse Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 63
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location7.4 E JCT US 69
RouteState Highway 63
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.74756, -95.78911
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic528 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 63 over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 63 over Wild Horse 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 September 2023.

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

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 63 over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 63 over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.