US Bridges

I-40 over Creek

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 15.91 E Muskogee C/L · Structure no. 168530000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,360 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesCreek
Location15.91 E Muskogee C/L
RouteInterstate 40
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45253, -94.83473
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.6 m)
Roadway width187 ft (57 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2022)
Projected traffic31,360 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 over 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 Creek carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.