US Bridges

Bailey B Tp (I-44) over Little Snake Creek

Good

Cotton County, Oklahoma · T.P.BR.NO.05.47 · Structure no. 160320000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bailey B Tp (I-44) over Little Snake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey B Tp (I-44) over Little Snake Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,320 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 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 B Tp (I-44)
CrossesLittle Snake Creek
LocationT.P.BR.NO.05.47
RouteInterstate 44
CountyCotton County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.43259, -98.40938
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2022)
Projected traffic12,320 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey B Tp (I-44) over Little Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Bailey B Tp (I-44) over Little Snake 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey B Tp (I-44) over Little Snake Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Bailey B Tp (I-44) over Little Snake Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey B Tp (I-44) over Little Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.