US Bridges

I-40 Bus. over Little Turkey Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. S.H.30 S. · Structure no. 134810000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Bus. over Little Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Bus. over Little Turkey Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long.

CarriesI-40 Bus.
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. S.H.30 S.
RouteState Highway 40B
Coordinates35.21398, -99.90609
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$943,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Bus. over Little Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Bus. over Little Turkey 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 Bus. over Little Turkey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Bus. over Little Turkey Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-40 Bus. over Little Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.