US Bridges

I-40 WB over South Creek

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 8.2 E Okmulgee C/L · Structure no. 159640000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over South Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 WB over South 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,520 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long.

CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesSouth Creek
Location8.2 E Okmulgee C/L
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.45109, -95.73612
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,950 (2022)
Projected traffic9,520 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over South Creek built?

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

What condition is I-40 WB over South 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 WB over South Creek carry?

About 5,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over South Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-40 WB over South Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.