US Bridges

I-40 over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 7.4 MI E of JCT I240 · Structure no. 153080000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 36,100 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,760 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long.

CarriesI-40
CrossesCreek
Location7.4 MI E of JCT I240
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.38408, -97.15938
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,100 (2022)
Projected traffic57,760 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 over Creek carry?

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

How long is I-40 over Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns I-40 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.