US Bridges

I-44 Frontage Rd. over Creek

Good

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 0.4S JCT I-44/U.S. 70 · Structure no. 156290000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 Frontage Rd. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-44 Frontage Rd. over Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesI-44 Frontage Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location0.4S JCT I-44/U.S. 70
RouteU.S. Route 44
Coordinates34.16854, -98.50507
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 Frontage Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 Frontage Rd. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 Frontage Rd. over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-44 Frontage Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 Frontage Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.