US Bridges

I-240 Frontage Rd. over Crutcho Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 3.7 MI E JCT I-35 · Structure no. 176980000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 Frontage Rd. over Crutcho Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-240 Frontage Rd. over Crutcho Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240 Frontage Rd.
CrossesCrutcho Creek
Location3.7 MI E JCT I-35
RouteU.S. Route 240
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.39175, -97.42871
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240 Frontage Rd. over Crutcho Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-240 Frontage Rd. over Crutcho 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-240 Frontage Rd. over Crutcho Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-240 Frontage Rd. over Crutcho Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-240 Frontage Rd. over Crutcho Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.