US Bridges

U.S. 183 over Creek

Fair

Woodward County, Oklahoma · 4.5 MI E JCT SH 34 · Structure no. 039960000000000

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 183 over Creek in Woodward County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 92 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,360 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesCreek
Location4.5 MI E JCT SH 34
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyWoodward County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.45713, -99.44821
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,360 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$685,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 183 over Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is U.S. 183 over 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 Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 183 over Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.