US Bridges

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over West Bills Creek

Good

Grady County, Oklahoma · T P Br No 36.42 · Structure no. 295970000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bailey a Tp (I-44) over West Bills Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey a Tp (I-44) over West Bills Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,640 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBailey a Tp (I-44)
CrossesWest Bills Creek
LocationT P Br No 36.42
RouteInterstate 44
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.92298, -98.04268
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 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 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$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey a Tp (I-44) over West Bills 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 West Bills 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 West Bills Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.