US Bridges

Bailey B Tp (I-44) over West Cache Creek Oflow

Good

Cotton County, Oklahoma · T P Br No 13.08 · Structure no. 161720000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
317 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bailey B Tp (I-44) over West Cache Creek Oflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey B Tp (I-44) over West Cache Creek Oflow in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2042. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 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 B Tp (I-44)
CrossesWest Cache Creek Oflow
LocationT P Br No 13.08
RouteInterstate 44
CountyCotton County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.32252, -98.41541
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic10,080 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$4.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey B Tp (I-44) over West Cache Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Bailey B Tp (I-44) over West Cache Creek Oflow 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 West Cache Creek Oflow carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Bailey B Tp (I-44) over West Cache Creek Oflow?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey B Tp (I-44) over West Cache Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.