US Bridges

U.S. 64 over East Moccasin Creek

Fair

Woods County, Oklahoma · 8.9 MI E Harper CO · Structure no. 182880000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over East Moccasin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 over East Moccasin Creek in Woods 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesEast Moccasin Creek
Location8.9 MI E Harper CO
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.84122, -99.16713
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 64 over East Moccasin Creek built?

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

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

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

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 64 over East Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over East Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.