US Bridges

Turner Tp (I-44) over Nickle Creek

Fair

Creek County, Oklahoma · 85.2 Mis NE JCT I-35 · Structure no. 130030000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,300
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turner Tp (I-44) over Nickle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turner Tp (I-44) over Nickle Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 26,300 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,080 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesTurner Tp (I-44)
CrossesNickle Creek
Location85.2 Mis NE JCT I-35
RouteInterstate 44
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.06288, -96.06941
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,300 (2022)
Projected traffic42,080 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Tp (I-44) over Nickle Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner Tp (I-44) over Nickle Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Turner Tp (I-44) over Nickle Creek carry?

About 26,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Turner Tp (I-44) over Nickle Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Turner Tp (I-44) over Nickle Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.