US Bridges

S.H. 97 over Turner Tp (I-44) under

Good

Creek County, Oklahoma · 1.0 MI N of SH 66 · Structure no. 278650000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 97 over Turner Tp (I-44) under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 97 over Turner Tp (I-44) under in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 97
CrossesTurner Tp (I-44) under
Location1.0 MI N of SH 66
RouteState Highway 97
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.01117, -96.11176
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 97 over Turner Tp (I-44) under built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 97 over Turner 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 97 over Turner Tp (I-44) under carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 97 over Turner Tp (I-44) under?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 97 over Turner Tp (I-44) under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.