US Bridges

U.S. 183 over Indian Creek

Good

Woodward County, Oklahoma · 4.3 MI SE JCT SH 34(S) · Structure no. 266060000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
451 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 183 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 183 over Indian Creek in Woodward County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2042. The structure is 451 ft (137.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 183
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4.3 MI SE JCT SH 34(S)
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates36.35871, -99.29728
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length451 ft (137.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2022)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 451 ft (137.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 183 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.