US Bridges

Turner Tp (I-44) over Catfish Creek

Fair

Creek County, Oklahoma · 58.4 MI N E JCT I-35 · Structure no. 130720000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turner Tp (I-44) over Catfish Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turner Tp (I-44) over Catfish 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,600 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesTurner Tp (I-44)
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location58.4 MI N E JCT I-35
RouteInterstate 44
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.8353, -96.43325
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic37,600 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Turner Tp (I-44) over Catfish 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 Catfish Creek carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

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

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.