US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Teepee Creek

Fair

Texas County, Oklahoma · 3.4 MI E Cimarron C/L · Structure no. 026260000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Teepee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 64 over Teepee Creek in Texas County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesTeepee Creek
Location3.4 MI E Cimarron C/L
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyTexas County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.76216, -101.97195
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2022)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is U.S. 64 over Teepee 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 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 64 over Teepee Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over Teepee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.