US Bridges

I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 1.3 MI E Custer C/L · Structure no. 143110000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long.

CarriesI-40 Frontage Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location1.3 MI E Custer C/L
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates35.53551, -98.60068
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 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$931,000
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 fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.