US Bridges

I-40 W.B. over Sallisaw Creek

Good

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 14.4E of Muskogee Cl · Structure no. 323720000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
525 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 W.B. over Sallisaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 W.B. over Sallisaw 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,080 by 2042. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 W.B.
CrossesSallisaw Creek
Location14.4E of Muskogee Cl
RouteInterstate 40
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45543, -94.85866
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2022)
Projected traffic14,080 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 W.B. over Sallisaw Creek built?

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

What condition is I-40 W.B. over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 W.B. over Sallisaw Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 W.B. over Sallisaw Creek?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 W.B. over Sallisaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.