US Bridges

I-40 over White Canyon Creek Trib.

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 8.1 MI E JCT S.H. 58 · Structure no. 148680000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over White Canyon Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over White Canyon Creek Trib. in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,400 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesWhite Canyon Creek Trib.
Location8.1 MI E JCT S.H. 58
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCaddo County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52876, -98.42798
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic19,000 (2022)
Projected traffic30,400 by 2042
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 White Canyon Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 over White Canyon Creek Trib. 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 over White Canyon Creek Trib. carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over White Canyon Creek Trib.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 over White Canyon Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.