US Bridges

S.H. 64B over Creek

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 4.06 N JCT I-40 · Structure no. 041790000000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 64B over Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 64B over Creek in Sequoyah 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 5 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 64B
CrossesCreek
Location4.06 N JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 64B
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45063, -94.60208
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2022)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 64B over Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 64B over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 64B over Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 64B over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 64B over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.