US Bridges

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

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · T.P.BR.NO.60.32 · Structure no. 161850000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
605 ft
7 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 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey a Tp (I-44) over East Cache Creek 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 605 ft (184.4 m) long and 74 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
LocationT.P.BR.NO.60.32
RouteInterstate 44
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.73294, -98.38992
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length605 ft (184.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 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
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$5.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.