US Bridges

I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek

Good

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 2.6 MI E Custer C/L · Structure no. 142370000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesI-40 Frontage Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location2.6 MI E Custer C/L
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates35.53535, -98.57886
Functional classRural 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Frontage Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.