US Bridges

I-40 over Camp Creek

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 2.1 W JCT US-64 · Structure no. 159860000000000

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

About this bridge

I-40 over Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over Camp 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 65 ft (19.8 m) long.

CarriesI-40
CrossesCamp Creek
Location2.1 W JCT US-64
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.3958, -94.56176
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 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$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Camp Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is I-40 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I-40 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.