US Bridges

S.H. 44 over Altus Lake Canal

Fair

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 0.9 Mi. NE Greer C/L · Structure no. 140970000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 44 over Altus Lake Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 44 over Altus Lake Canal in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 44
CrossesAltus Lake Canal
Location0.9 Mi. NE Greer C/L
RouteState Highway 44
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.87181, -99.30297
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 44 over Altus Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 44 over Altus Lake Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 44 over Altus Lake Canal carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 44 over Altus Lake Canal?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 44 over Altus Lake Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.