US Bridges

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over N. Fork Little Washita

Good

Caddo County, Oklahoma · T.P. BR.NO.43.33 · Structure no. 158050000000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over N. Fork Little Washita is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey a Tp (I-44) over N. Fork Little Washita in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey a Tp (I-44)
CrossesN. Fork Little Washita
LocationT.P. BR.NO.43.33
RouteInterstate 44
CountyCaddo County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.86583, -98.14221
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey a Tp (I-44) over N. Fork Little Washita built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Bailey a Tp (I-44) over N. Fork Little Washita 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey a Tp (I-44) over N. Fork Little Washita carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Bailey a Tp (I-44) over N. Fork Little Washita?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey a Tp (I-44) over N. Fork Little Washita?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.