US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Dry Buffalo Creek

Fair

Harper County, Oklahoma · 18.2E of Beaver C/L · Structure no. 257280000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Dry Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 over Dry Buffalo Creek in Harper County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesDry Buffalo Creek
Location18.2E of Beaver C/L
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyHarper County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.81896, -99.68617
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2022)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 64 over Dry Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 64 over Dry Buffalo 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 Dry Buffalo Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 64 over Dry Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over Dry Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.