US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Harlow Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 12.4 MI S-E Osage CO · Structure no. 184590000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Harlow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 64 over Harlow Creek in Tulsa 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 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 57,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,480 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesHarlow Creek
Location12.4 MI S-E Osage CO
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.15823, -96.04552
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,800 (2022)
Projected traffic92,480 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is U.S. 64 over Harlow 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 August 2024.

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

About 57,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns U.S. 64 over Harlow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.