US Bridges

I-40 /Up R.R over Lime Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .8E of May Ave. · Structure no. 279590000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 /Up R.R over Lime Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 /Up R.R over Lime Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 177,120 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-40 /Up R.R
CrossesLime Creek
Location.8E of May Ave.
RouteInterstate 40
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46194, -97.55111
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,700 (2022)
Projected traffic177,120 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure16
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 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 /Up R.R over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 /Up R.R over Lime 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 /Up R.R over Lime Creek carry?

About 110,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-40 /Up R.R over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.