US Bridges

I-40 over Soldier Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 7 MI E of JCT I35 · Structure no. 154680000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Soldier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over Soldier Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 40,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,440 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesI-40
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location7 MI E of JCT I35
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.42853, -97.36248
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating75.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,900 (2022)
Projected traffic65,440 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
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$813,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 over Soldier 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 October 2024.

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

About 40,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns I-40 over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.