US Bridges

I-40 Bus. over Target Creek

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 1.9 Mi. E. Jct. I40 · Structure no. 154840000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Bus. over Target Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Bus. over Target Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Bus.
CrossesTarget Creek
Location1.9 Mi. E. Jct. I40
RouteState Highway 40B
CountyCanadian County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.53702, -98.02373
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$998,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Bus. over Target Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Bus. over Target 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 Target Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Bus. over Target Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Bus. over Target Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.