US Bridges

U.S. 64 / U.S. 412 over Skeleton Creek

Good

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 4.3 MI E JCT US 81 · Structure no. 160440000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 / U.S. 412 over Skeleton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 / U.S. 412 over Skeleton Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64 / U.S. 412
CrossesSkeleton Creek
Location4.3 MI E JCT US 81
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyGarfield County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.39722, -97.81417
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2022)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 64 / U.S. 412 over Skeleton Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 64 / U.S. 412 over Skeleton 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. 64 / U.S. 412 over Skeleton Creek carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 64 / U.S. 412 over Skeleton Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 / U.S. 412 over Skeleton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.