US Bridges

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

Fair

Garfield County, Oklahoma · 4.3 MI E JCT US 81 · Structure no. 184890000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 / U.S. 412 over Skeleton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 / U.S. 412 over Skeleton Creek in Garfield County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,280 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 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
Coordinates36.3975, -97.81417
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2022)
Projected traffic7,280 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 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 64 / U.S. 412 over Skeleton 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 64 / U.S. 412 over Skeleton Creek carry?

About 4,550 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 142 ft (43.4 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.