US Bridges

I-40 WB over Little Vian Creek

Good

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 8.44 E Muskogee C/L · Structure no. 317320000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB over Little Vian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB over Little Vian Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,800 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 WB
CrossesLittle Vian Creek
Location8.44 E Muskogee C/L
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.48111, -94.95556
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,950 (2022)
Projected traffic24,800 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

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

About 8,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

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

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB over Little Vian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.