US Bridges

U.S. 60 / U.S. 64 over Sand Creek

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Garfield County, Oklahoma · 7.3 MI N JCT US 412 · Structure no. 015300000000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 60 / U.S. 64 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 60 / U.S. 64 over Sand Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 60 / U.S. 64
CrossesSand Creek
Location7.3 MI N JCT US 412
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyGarfield County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.48548, -97.87257
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$671,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 60 / U.S. 64 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is U.S. 60 / U.S. 64 over Sand 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 60 / U.S. 64 over Sand Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 60 / U.S. 64 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 60 / U.S. 64 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.