US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Creek

Fair

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 2.7 Mi.E.Woods Cl · Structure no. 029630000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
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 1930 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 95 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesCreek
Location2.7 Mi.E.Woods Cl
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyAlfalfa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.79721, -98.49323
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

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 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 64 over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.