US Bridges

U.S. 283 over Currant Creek

Good

Roger Mills County, Oklahoma · 5.8 MI S JCT S.H. 47 · Structure no. 252640000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 283 over Currant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 283 over Currant Creek in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesU.S. 283
CrossesCurrant Creek
Location5.8 MI S JCT S.H. 47
RouteU.S. Route 283
Coordinates35.53246, -99.67197
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 283 over Currant Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 283 over Currant 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 283 over Currant Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 283 over Currant Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 283 over Currant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.