US Bridges

S.H. 44 over Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Oklahoma · 0.3 S JCT S.H. 44/S.H. 9 · Structure no. 274480000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
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 2006, so it is 19 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 44
CrossesCreek
Location0.3 S JCT S.H. 44/S.H. 9
RouteState Highway 44
CountyKiowa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.9855, -99.23962
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 44 over Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 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 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 44 over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns S.H. 44 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.