US Bridges

I-240 over Crooked Creek Trib.

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.8 MI E of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 182030000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 over Crooked Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying I-240 over Crooked Creek Trib. in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 64,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,200 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-240
CrossesCrooked Creek Trib.
Location0.8 MI E of JCT I-35
RouteInterstate 240
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.39117, -97.48052
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic64,500 (2022)
Projected traffic103,200 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240 over Crooked Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-240 over Crooked 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-240 over Crooked Creek Trib. carry?

About 64,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-240 over Crooked Creek Trib.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-240 over Crooked Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.