US Bridges

I-40 over Bad Creek

Fair

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 16.9 MI E Seminole CO · Structure no. 157030000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Bad Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over Bad Creek in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,960 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesBad Creek
Location16.9 MI E Seminole CO
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOkfuskee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.42772, -96.15094
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2022)
Projected traffic24,960 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Bad Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 over Bad 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 2023.

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

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Bad 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 Bad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.