US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Cow Creek

Good

Noble County, Oklahoma · .7 E Jct. U.S. 77 · Structure no. 301440000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 over Cow 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesCow Creek
Location.7 E Jct. U.S. 77
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.28966, -97.27546
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is U.S. 64 over Cow 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 Cow Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.