I-40 over East Elm Creek
FairMcIntosh County, Oklahoma · 3.0 E JCT US-69 · Structure no. 180060000000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 over East Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over East Elm 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 over East Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 over East Elm 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 East Elm Creek carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I-40 over East Elm Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns I-40 over East Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.