US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Ranch Creek

Good

Pawnee County, Oklahoma · 12.5 E of Jct. S.H. 18 · Structure no. 308980000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Ranch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 over Ranch Creek in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,009 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesRanch Creek
Location12.5 E of Jct. S.H. 18
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.28611, -96.57083
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length352 ft (107.2 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,009 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Ranch Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over Ranch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.