US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Ark River & R.R./ Co.Rd.

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · Ok/Ark State Line · Structure no. 181470000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
3,087 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
32,947
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Ark River & R.R./ Co.Rd. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying U.S. 64 over Ark River & R.R./ Co.Rd. in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 32,947 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,715 by 2042. The structure is 3,087 ft (940.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesArk River & R.R./ Co.Rd.
LocationOk/Ark State Line
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.39526, -94.43731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,087 ft (940.9 m)
Longest span340 ft (103.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,947 (2022)
Projected traffic52,715 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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$37.9 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 64 over Ark River & R.R./ Co.Rd. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 64 over Ark River & R.R./ Co.Rd. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 64 over Ark River & R.R./ Co.Rd. carry?

About 32,947 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 64 over Ark River & R.R./ Co.Rd.?

The structure is 3,087 ft (940.9 m) long with a longest span of 340 ft (103.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over Ark River & R.R./ Co.Rd.?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.