US Bridges

I-40 over Rabbit Creek

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 0.2 W JCT US-64 · Structure no. 159510000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Rabbit Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over Rabbit 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,640 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location0.2 W JCT US-64
RouteInterstate 40
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.40174, -94.53144
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; 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating99.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2022)
Projected traffic28,640 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Rabbit Creek built?

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

What condition is I-40 over Rabbit 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 Rabbit Creek carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns I-40 over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.