US Bridges

I-40 over Clear Creek

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 1.2 E Okmulgee C/L · Structure no. 159300000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over Clear Creek in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,240 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesI-40
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.2 E Okmulgee C/L
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.43241, -95.85417
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 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 traffic11,400 (2022)
Projected traffic18,240 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 over Clear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 over Clear Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.