US Bridges

I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek

Good

Custer County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI W Caddo Co. · Structure no. 033050000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 94 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Frontage Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 MI W Caddo Co.
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyCuster County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.53689, -98.62614
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is I-40 Frontage Rd. 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 September 2024.

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

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.