US Bridges

U.S. 183 over Bent Creek

Fair

Woodward County, Oklahoma · 3.2 MI NW Major C/L · Structure no. 220870000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
371 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 over Bent Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 183 over Bent Creek in Woodward County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2042. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesBent Creek
Location3.2 MI NW Major C/L
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyWoodward County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.18988, -99.01097
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over Bent Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.