US Bridges

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

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · T.P.Br.No 49.51 · Structure no. 160930000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Co. Rd. over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd.
CrossesBailey a Tp (I-44) under
LocationT.P.Br.No 49.51
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.81563, -98.23029
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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. 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. 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. over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.