US Bridges

Turner Tp (I-44) over Polecat Creek

Good

Creek County, Oklahoma · 69.1 NE JCT I-35 · Structure no. 317670000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,900
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turner Tp (I-44) over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turner Tp (I-44) over Polecat Creek in Creek County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,900 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,440 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 153 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTurner Tp (I-44)
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location69.1 NE JCT I-35
RouteInterstate 44
CountyCreek County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.92246, -96.28299
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.6 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,900 (2022)
Projected traffic41,440 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 25,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

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

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.