US Bridges

I-40 Bus. over Little Turkey Creek

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Beckham County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI S. I-40/N172 · Structure no. 190150000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
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 1975, so it is 50 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Bus.
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
Location0.5 MI S. I-40/N172
RouteState Highway 40B
CountyBeckham County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.21886, -99.91182
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$865,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1975, making it 50 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 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.