US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Willow Creek

Good

Noble County, Oklahoma · 5.1 MI E JCT US 77 · Structure no. 287140000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 64 over Willow Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesWillow Creek
Location5.1 MI E JCT US 77
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyNoble County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.29, -97.19806
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 64 over Willow 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 April 2024.

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

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns U.S. 64 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.