US Bridges

I-40 EB over Wolf Creek

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 2.2 W JCT US-64 · Structure no. 159370000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 EB over Wolf Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2.2 W JCT US-64
RouteInterstate 40
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.41691, -94.69616
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2022)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2042
Trucks36%
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$734,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 EB over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB over Wolf 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 EB over Wolf Creek carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-40 EB over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.