US Bridges

I-240 over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 8.6 MI E JCT I-35 · Structure no. 182070000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-240 over Creek 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 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,520 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-240
CrossesCreek
Location8.6 MI E JCT I-35
RouteInterstate 240
Coordinates35.39094, -97.34317
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2022)
Projected traffic31,520 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240 over Creek built?

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

What condition is I-240 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-240 over Creek carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-240 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-240 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.