US Bridges

I-40 / Slwc R.R. over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .4E of Shields Ave. · Structure no. 279480000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 / Slwc R.R. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 / Slwc R.R. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 107,300 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,680 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.

CarriesI-40 / Slwc R.R.
CrossesCreek
Location.4E of Shields Ave.
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.45778, -97.50639
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic107,300 (2022)
Projected traffic171,680 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 / Slwc R.R. over Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 / Slwc R.R. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 / Slwc R.R. over Creek carry?

About 107,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 / Slwc R.R. over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 / Slwc R.R. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.