US Bridges

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · T.P Br No 25.77 · Structure no. 159790000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
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 1964, so it is 61 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,880 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 126 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 25.77
RouteInterstate 44
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.03419, -97.91621
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2022)
Projected traffic30,880 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 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

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

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.