US Bridges

I-40 WB over Coal Creek

Good

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma · 5.82 E Okfuskee C/L · Structure no. 157720000000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over Coal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over Coal Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 62 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 7,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,240 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesCoal Creek
Location5.82 E Okfuskee C/L
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.4329, -95.98502
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,650 (2022)
Projected traffic12,240 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-40 WB over Coal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 WB over Coal Creek carry?

About 7,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over Coal Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.