US Bridges

I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek

Good

Washita County, Oklahoma · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SH-44 · Structure no. 018520000000000

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Frontage Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SH-44
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45073, -99.16138
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 Frontage Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Frontage Rd. over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Frontage Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.