US Bridges

I-40 Bus. over Creek

Good

Canadian County, Oklahoma · In El-Reno · Structure no. 135680000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Bus. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Bus. over Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesI-40 Bus.
CrossesCreek
LocationIn El-Reno
RouteState Highway 40B
Coordinates35.53219, -97.96278
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Bus. over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Bus. 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 May 2023.

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

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Bus. over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-40 Bus. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.