US Bridges

I-40 over Creek

Good

Beckham County, Oklahoma · 12.1 MI E I-40 Bus. · Structure no. 174500000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over Creek in Beckham County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,720 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesCreek
Location12.1 MI E I-40 Bus.
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.38548, -99.43063
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2022)
Projected traffic22,720 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 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 over Creek carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I-40 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.