US Bridges

Co. Rd. E1840 over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under

Fair

Cotton County, Oklahoma · T.P.No 11.33 · Structure no. 160610000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,690
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Co. Rd. E1840 over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. E1840 over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under in Cotton 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 3,690 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,904 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. E1840
CrossesBailey B Tp (I-44) under
LocationT.P.No 11.33
RouteCounty Highway E1390
CountyCotton County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.34759, -98.40946
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,690 (2022)
Projected traffic5,904 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. E1840 over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under built?

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

What condition is Co. Rd. E1840 over Bailey B 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. E1840 over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under carry?

About 3,690 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. E1840 over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. E1840 over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.