US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Creek

Good

Woods County, Oklahoma · 1.3 MI W Alfalfa CO · Structure no. 020040000000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 64 over Creek in Woods County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 97 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesCreek
Location1.3 MI W Alfalfa CO
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyWoods County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.79728, -98.56365
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is U.S. 64 over 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 July 2023.

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

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 64 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 64 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.