US Bridges

I-40 over Bennett Creek

Good

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI E Mcintosh CO · Structure no. 180000000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Bennett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over Bennett Creek in Muskogee 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,480 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesBennett Creek
Location0.9 MI E Mcintosh CO
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.47159, -95.32918
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 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 traffic12,800 (2022)
Projected traffic20,480 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Bennett Creek built?

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

What condition is I-40 over Bennett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Bennett Creek?

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

Who owns I-40 over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.