US Bridges

S.H. 63 over Gardner Creek

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 14.0 E JCT US 69 · Structure no. 266360000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 63 over Gardner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 63 over Gardner Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 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
CrossesGardner Creek
Location14.0 E JCT US 69
RouteState Highway 63
CountyPittsburg County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.79071, -95.68952
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic448 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 63 over Gardner Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 63 over Gardner 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 Gardner Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 63 over Gardner Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 63 over Gardner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.