US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Pawnee Creek

Fair

Pawnee County, Oklahoma · 6.9 MI E Noble C/L · Structure no. 041810000000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Pawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 64 over Pawnee Creek in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location6.9 MI E Noble C/L
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyPawnee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.33781, -96.80976
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 64 over Pawnee 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 May 2024.

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

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns U.S. 64 over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.