US Bridges

U.S. 183 over Suttle Creek

Good

Tillman County, Oklahoma · 5.1 MI N JCT U.S. 70 · Structure no. 034080000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 over Suttle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 183 over Suttle Creek in Tillman County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 94 years old, older 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesSuttle Creek
Location5.1 MI N JCT U.S. 70
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates34.31571, -99.0428
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 183 over Suttle Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is U.S. 183 over Suttle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 183 over Suttle Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 183 over Suttle Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over Suttle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.