US Bridges

S.H. 44 over Turkey Creek

Good

Custer County, Oklahoma · 0.2 MI N Washita C/L · Structure no. 163440000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 44 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 44 over Turkey Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 44
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.2 MI N Washita C/L
RouteState Highway 44
CountyCuster County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.46869, -99.16989
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating82.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2022)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 44 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 44 over Turkey 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 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 44 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 44 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 44 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.