US Bridges

U.S. 64 WB over General Oflow

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 20.93 E JCT US-59 · Structure no. 136870000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
681 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 WB over General Oflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 WB over General Oflow in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,440 by 2042. The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64 WB
CrossesGeneral Oflow
Location20.93 E JCT US-59
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.40031, -94.44474
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 20
Structure length681 ft (207.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2022)
Projected traffic17,440 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 64 WB over General Oflow built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 64 WB over General Oflow 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 WB over General Oflow carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 64 WB over General Oflow?

The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 WB over General Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.