US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Long Branch Creek

Fair

Noble County, Oklahoma · 4.1 MI E JCT US177 · Structure no. 021610000000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Long Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 over Long Branch Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 97 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 5 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location4.1 MI E JCT US177
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyNoble County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.29652, -96.99523
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 64 over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is U.S. 64 over Long Branch 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 U.S. 64 over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 64 over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.