US Bridges

I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek

Fair

Custer County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI N Washita C/L · Structure no. 022490000000000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Frontage Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 MI N Washita C/L
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyCuster County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46992, -99.13789
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Frontage Rd. over 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 August 2024.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.