US Bridges

I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 5.9 MI W I-40 Bus. · Structure no. 017100000000000

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Frontage Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location5.9 MI W I-40 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.37154, -99.53849
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Frontage Rd. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek carry?

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

How long is I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.