US Bridges

I-40 WB over Creek

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 4.87 E Muskogee C/L · Structure no. 169150000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 WB 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,280 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 77 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesCreek
Location4.87 E Muskogee C/L
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.49224, -95.01499
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic13,280 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over Creek built?

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

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

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.