US Bridges

I-40 Bus. over East Fork of Elk Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 1.1 Mi. W. S.H. 34 N · Structure no. 140680000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Bus. over East Fork of Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Bus. over East Fork of Elk 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 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,360 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long.

CarriesI-40 Bus.
CrossesEast Fork of Elk Creek
Location1.1 Mi. W. S.H. 34 N
RouteState Highway 40B
Coordinates35.4216, -99.38757
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic11,360 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Bus. over East Fork of Elk Creek built?

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

What condition is I-40 Bus. over East Fork of Elk 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 East Fork of Elk Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Bus. over East Fork of Elk Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-40 Bus. over East Fork of Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.