US Bridges

I-40 Bus. over Creek

Good

Custer County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI E JCT US-183 · Structure no. 129260000000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Bus. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Bus. over Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 72 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Bus.
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 MI E JCT US-183
RouteState Highway 40B
CountyCuster County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.51543, -98.95369
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$685,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Bus. over Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

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

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Bus. over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Bus. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.