US Bridges

I-40 WB over Oliver Creek

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 3.6 W Muskogee C/L · Structure no. 179930000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over Oliver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 WB over Oliver Creek in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,280 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesOliver Creek
Location3.6 W Muskogee C/L
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMcIntosh County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.4574, -95.40688
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 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 width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic9,280 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over Oliver Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over Oliver Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over Oliver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.