US Bridges

U.S. 183 over Cavalry Creek

Good

Washita County, Oklahoma · 1.0 MI S JCT S.H. 152 · Structure no. 208100000000000

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 over Cavalry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 183 over Cavalry Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 41 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesCavalry Creek
Location1.0 MI S JCT S.H. 152
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.28546, -98.98746
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cavalry Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is U.S. 183 over Cavalry 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 December 2024.

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

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over Cavalry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.