US Bridges

I-40 EB over Purcell Creek

Fair

Canadian County, Oklahoma · 26.8 E Caddo Co. · Structure no. 299880000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over Purcell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 EB over Purcell Creek in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 20,350 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,560 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesPurcell Creek
Location26.8 E Caddo Co.
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.50015, -97.84424
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,350 (2022)
Projected traffic32,560 by 2042
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 EB over Purcell Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB over Purcell 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 EB over Purcell Creek carry?

About 20,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over Purcell Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB over Purcell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.