US Bridges

I-40 over Georges Fork Creek Trib

Fair

Muskogee County, Oklahoma · 3.3 MI E C/L · Structure no. 180010000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Georges Fork Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over Georges Fork Creek Trib 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 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,960 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesGeorges Fork Creek Trib
Location3.3 MI E C/L
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMuskogee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.48056, -95.28753
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2022)
Projected traffic20,960 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed48.5 mi (78 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$980,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Georges Fork Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is I-40 over Georges Fork Creek Trib 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 over Georges Fork Creek Trib carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Georges Fork Creek Trib?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 over Georges Fork Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.