US Bridges

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over Creek

Good

Grady County, Oklahoma · T.P. Br No 31.39 · Structure no. 156380000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bailey a Tp (I-44) over Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,640 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey a Tp (I-44)
CrossesCreek
LocationT.P. Br No 31.39
RouteInterstate 44
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.98002, -97.98791
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width174 ft (53 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,640 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bailey a Tp (I-44) over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey a Tp (I-44) over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey a Tp (I-44) over Creek carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Bailey a Tp (I-44) over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey a Tp (I-44) over Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.