US Bridges

I-40 WB over Little Sallisaw Creek

Good

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 2.9E Jct. U.S. 59 · Structure no. 266620000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over Little Sallisaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over Little Sallisaw Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,340 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,460 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesLittle Sallisaw Creek
Location2.9E Jct. U.S. 59
RouteInterstate 40
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45099, -94.75537
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length277 ft (84.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,340 (2022)
Projected traffic33,460 by 2042
Trucks37%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB over Little Sallisaw Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 WB over Little Sallisaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 WB over Little Sallisaw Creek carry?

About 23,340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB over Little Sallisaw Creek?

The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over Little Sallisaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.