US Bridges

I-40 W.B. over R.R-Garrison Creek under

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 19.8 MI E US 59 · Structure no. 155750000000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
363 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 W.B. over R.R-Garrison Creek under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 W.B. over R.R-Garrison Creek under in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 8,350 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,360 by 2042. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 W.B.
CrossesR.R-Garrison Creek under
Location19.8 MI E US 59
RouteInterstate 40
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.42839, -94.49186
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,350 (2022)
Projected traffic13,360 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 W.B. over R.R-Garrison Creek under built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-40 W.B. over R.R-Garrison Creek under 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 W.B. over R.R-Garrison Creek under carry?

About 8,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 W.B. over R.R-Garrison Creek under?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 W.B. over R.R-Garrison Creek under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.