US Bridges

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over Bitter Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · T.P.Br NO.18.27 · Structure no. 161350000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over Bitter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey a Tp (I-44) over Bitter 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 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 74 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)
CrossesBitter Creek
LocationT.P.Br NO.18.27
RouteInterstate 44
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.12285, -97.84387
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey a Tp (I-44) over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

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

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.