US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Bear Creek

Good

Pawnee County, Oklahoma · 7.6 MI S JCT SH 99 · Structure no. 155770000000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
385 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 over Bear Creek in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,280 by 2042. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesBear Creek
Location7.6 MI S JCT SH 99
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyPawnee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.22867, -96.39134
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic9,280 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$4.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is U.S. 64 over Bear 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 September 2023.

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

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.