US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Dirty Creek

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 15.2 MI S JCT US 62B · Structure no. 211260000000000

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
452 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Dirty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 over Dirty Creek in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 40 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,640 by 2042. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesDirty Creek
Location15.2 MI S JCT US 62B
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.55498, -95.30886
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,640 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$5.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is U.S. 64 over Dirty 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 June 2023.

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

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over Dirty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.