US Bridges

I-40 over West Elm Creek

Fair

McIntosh County, Oklahoma · 2.2 E JCT US-69 · Structure no. 180180000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over West Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over West 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 5 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 208 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesWest Elm Creek
Location2.2 E JCT US-69
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMcIntosh County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45754, -95.50488
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width208 ft (63.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2022)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over West Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is I-40 over West 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 West Elm Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over West Elm Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 208 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over West Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.