US Bridges

U.S. 183 over Creek

Good

Woodward County, Oklahoma · 1.8 MI W JCT SH 34 · Structure no. 187260000000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 183 over Creek in Woodward County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 51 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,440 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesCreek
Location1.8 MI W JCT SH 34
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates36.43349, -99.42105
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2022)
Projected traffic25,440 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 183 over Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

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

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 183 over Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.