US Bridges

S.H. 44 over Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 5.8 MI N S.H. 9 · Structure no. 121290000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 44 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 44 over Creek in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 44
CrossesCreek
Location5.8 MI N S.H. 9
RouteState Highway 44
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.08756, -99.18402
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2022)
Projected traffic768 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 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 May 2023.

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

About 480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 44 over Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 44 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.