US Bridges

I-40 over Long Branch Creek

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 5.5 E JCT US-64 · Structure no. 155050000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Long Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over Long Branch Creek in Sequoyah 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,560 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location5.5 E JCT US-64
RouteInterstate 40
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.44857, -94.44521
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2022)
Projected traffic26,560 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Long Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is I-40 over Long Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns I-40 over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.