US Bridges

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Bull Creek

Good

Craig County, Oklahoma · 46.77 Mi.Ne of Tp Gate · Structure no. 139240000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Bull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Rogers TPI-44 over Bull Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,520 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWill Rogers TPI-44
CrossesBull Creek
Location46.77 Mi.Ne of Tp Gate
RouteInterstate 44
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.62005, -95.15577
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2022)
Projected traffic31,520 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Rogers TPI-44 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Will Rogers TPI-44 over Bull 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Will Rogers TPI-44 over Bull Creek carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Will Rogers TPI-44 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Will Rogers TPI-44 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.