US Bridges

U.S. 64 / S.H. 10 over Illinois River

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 1.9 MI E Muskogee C/L · Structure no. 145100000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
523 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 / S.H. 10 over Illinois River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 / S.H. 10 over Illinois River in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64 / S.H. 10
CrossesIllinois River
Location1.9 MI E Muskogee C/L
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.51578, -95.09133
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length523 ft (159.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 64 / S.H. 10 over Illinois River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 64 / S.H. 10 over Illinois River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 64 / S.H. 10 over Illinois River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 64 / S.H. 10 over Illinois River?

The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 / S.H. 10 over Illinois River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.