US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Rabbit Creek

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 0.6 E JCT I-40 · Structure no. 129900000000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Rabbit Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 64 over Rabbit Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 72 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 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,040 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location0.6 E JCT I-40
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.40493, -94.51446
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,400 (2022)
Projected traffic31,040 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$825,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

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

About 19,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns U.S. 64 over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.