US Bridges

I-40 over Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 11.7 MI E Ok C/L · Structure no. 154370000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 13,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,320 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesI-40
CrossesCreek
Location11.7 MI E Ok C/L
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.38369, -96.93756
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,950 (2022)
Projected traffic22,320 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 over Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 over Creek carry?

About 13,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.