US Bridges

I-40 over East Negro Creek

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 11.45 E Muskogee C/L · Structure no. 169060000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over East Negro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over East Negro 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,680 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 277 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesEast Negro Creek
Location11.45 E Muskogee C/L
RouteInterstate 40
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45667, -94.91293
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width277 ft (84.4 m)
Roadway width275 ft (83.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2022)
Projected traffic27,680 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over East Negro Creek built?

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

What condition is I-40 over East Negro 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 East Negro Creek carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over East Negro Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 277 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over East Negro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.