US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma · 2.4S JCT US64/SH11 · Structure no. 273080000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 over Cottonwood Creek in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2.4S JCT US64/SH11
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyAlfalfa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.76453, -98.35694
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,840 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 64 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 64 over Cottonwood 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 September 2023.

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

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 64 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.