US Bridges

I-40 N Frontage RD over Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI W JCT I-40 · Structure no. 139870000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 N Frontage RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 N Frontage RD over Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 N Frontage RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 MI W JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 40B
Coordinates35.3156, -99.6151
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating83.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic2,160 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 N Frontage RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 N 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 N Frontage RD over Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-40 N Frontage RD over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 N Frontage RD over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.