US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Badger Creek

Good

Harper County, Oklahoma · 5.2E of Jct. U.S. 183 · Structure no. 290840000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
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 Badger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 64 over Badger Creek in Harper County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesBadger Creek
Location5.2E of Jct. U.S. 183
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.85586, -99.5295
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 64 over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.