US Bridges

Co. Rd. 0856C over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · T.P Br No 40.99 · Structure no. 161020000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 0856C over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 0856C over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 0856C
CrossesBailey a Tp (I-44) under
LocationT.P Br No 40.99
RouteCounty Highway 856C
Coordinates34.88376, -98.10667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 0856C over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 0856C over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 0856C over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 0856C over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 0856C over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.