US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Creek

Fair

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 3.2 MI.N.JCT.SH8 · Structure no. 018040000000000

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 64 over Creek in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 98 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesCreek
Location3.2 MI.N.JCT.SH8
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyAlfalfa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.71227, -98.36004
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 64 over Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is U.S. 64 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 64 over Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 64 over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.