US Bridges

I-40 Frontage Rd. over Sand Creek

Good

Washita County, Oklahoma · .1 E of JCT S.H. 44 · Structure no. 314920000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Frontage Rd. over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 Frontage Rd. over Sand Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Frontage Rd.
CrossesSand Creek
Location.1 E of JCT S.H. 44
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.44833, -99.16861
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic410 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Frontage Rd. over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Frontage Rd. over Sand 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 Sand Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Frontage Rd. over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.