US Bridges

I-40 Bus. over Short Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 1.8 Mi. N. Jct. U.S. 283 · Structure no. 140910000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Bus. over Short Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Bus. over Short 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Bus.
CrossesShort Creek
Location1.8 Mi. N. Jct. U.S. 283
RouteState Highway 40B
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.28784, -99.63982
Functional classUrban 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 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 width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Bus. over Short Creek built?

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

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

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Bus. over Short Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Bus. over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.