US Bridges

U.S. 183 WB over Sand Creek (moscow Creek

Fair

Woodward County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI NW JCT SH 5 · Structure no. 223910000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 WB over Sand Creek (moscow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 183 WB over Sand Creek (moscow Creek in Woodward County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 183 WB
CrossesSand Creek (moscow Creek
Location1.4 MI NW JCT SH 5
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates36.32405, -99.24513
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 183 WB over Sand Creek (moscow Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 183 WB over Sand Creek (moscow 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 WB over Sand Creek (moscow Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 183 WB over Sand Creek (moscow Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 WB over Sand Creek (moscow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.