US Bridges

I-44 over Creek

Good

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 4.2 MI.N.JCT.US281B · Structure no. 036380000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-44 over Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 93 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 24,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,680 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesI-44
CrossesCreek
Location4.2 MI.N.JCT.US281B
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates34.68222, -98.38558
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 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 width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,800 (2022)
Projected traffic39,680 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is I-44 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 over Creek carry?

About 24,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over Creek?

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

Who owns I-44 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.