US Bridges

U.S. 64 over Sand Creek

Good

Woods County, Oklahoma · 6.3MI.E. Harper Co. · Structure no. 284800000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 64 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 64 over Sand Creek in Woods County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2042. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesU.S. 64
CrossesSand Creek
Location6.3MI.E. Harper Co.
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.84085, -99.21371
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2022)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$6.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

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

About 890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 64 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.