US Bridges

S.H. 164 over Creek

Fair

Noble County, Oklahoma · 3 MI E Garfield Co. · Structure no. 018460000000000

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 164 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 164 over Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 164
CrossesCreek
Location3 MI E Garfield Co.
RouteState Highway 164
CountyNoble County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.27496, -97.41016
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic620 (2022)
Projected traffic992 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 164 over Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 164 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 164 over Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 164 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 164 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.