US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Huckaby Creek

Fair

Harper County, Oklahoma · 9.5NE of JCT US64W/US183 · Structure no. 041670000000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Huckaby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 64 over Huckaby Creek in Harper County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesHuckaby Creek
Location9.5NE of JCT US64W/US183
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyHarper County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.85593, -99.48524
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 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 traffic820 (2022)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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 Huckaby Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 64 over Huckaby 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 July 2024.

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

About 820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

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

Who owns U.S. 64 over Huckaby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.