US Bridges

S.H. 5 a over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under

Good

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 1.3 E of U.S. 277 · Structure no. 312100000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 5 a over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 5 a over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 5 a
CrossesBailey B Tp (I-44) under
Location1.3 E of U.S. 277
RouteState Highway 5A
CountyCotton County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.27528, -98.42972
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 5 a over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 5 a over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under 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 S.H. 5 a over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 5 a over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 5 a over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.