US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Fry Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 3.2 MI S of Turnpike · Structure no. 223950000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Fry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 over Fry Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,600 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesFry Creek
Location3.2 MI S of Turnpike
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.97903, -95.88672
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2022)
Projected traffic41,600 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 64 over Fry 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 Fry Creek carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over Fry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.