US Bridges

I-40 Bus. over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 100 W. of Cntry Club RD · Structure no. 136360000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Bus. over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Bus. over Four Mile 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,760 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesI-40 Bus.
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location100 W. of Cntry Club RD
RouteState Highway 40B
Coordinates35.53219, -97.9728
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 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 traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic13,760 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Bus. over Four Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is I-40 Bus. over Four Mile 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 May 2023.

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

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Bus. over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-40 Bus. over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.