US Bridges

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over East Cache Creek Oflow

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · T P Br No 59.72 · Structure no. 160230000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over East Cache Creek Oflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey a Tp (I-44) over East Cache Creek Oflow in Comanche 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,920 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 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)
CrossesEast Cache Creek Oflow
LocationT P Br No 59.72
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.73787, -98.38031
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2022)
Projected traffic25,920 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey a Tp (I-44) over East Cache Creek Oflow built?

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

What condition is Bailey a Tp (I-44) over East Cache Creek Oflow 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 Bailey a Tp (I-44) over East Cache Creek Oflow carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Bailey a Tp (I-44) over East Cache Creek Oflow?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey a Tp (I-44) over East Cache Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.