US Bridges

U.S. 183 over Bottle Creek

Fair

Tillman County, Oklahoma · 2.5 MI N JCT U.S. 70 · Structure no. 192120000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 over Bottle Creek is a concrete slab carrying U.S. 183 over Bottle Creek in Tillman County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesBottle Creek
Location2.5 MI N JCT U.S. 70
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyTillman County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.27887, -99.05394
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 183 over Bottle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over Bottle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.