US Bridges

S.H. 64B over Little Skin Bayou Creek

Good

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 3.82 N JCT I-40 · Structure no. 182630000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 64B over Little Skin Bayou Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.H. 64B over Little Skin Bayou Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesS.H. 64B
CrossesLittle Skin Bayou Creek
Location3.82 N JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 64B
Coordinates35.44704, -94.60211
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2022)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 64B over Little Skin Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 64B over Little Skin Bayou Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 64B over Little Skin Bayou Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 64B over Little Skin Bayou Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 64B over Little Skin Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.