US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Creek

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 0.1 E JCT US-64B · Structure no. 125640000000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 64 over Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 74 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,360 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 E JCT US-64B
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.40214, -94.59667
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2022)
Projected traffic15,360 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 64 over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns U.S. 64 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.