US Bridges

Turner Tp (I-44) over Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 27.7 Mis NE JCT I-35 · Structure no. 128980000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turner Tp (I-44) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turner Tp (I-44) over Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,400 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 178 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTurner Tp (I-44)
CrossesCreek
Location27.7 Mis NE JCT I-35
RouteInterstate 44
CountyLincoln County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.7043, -96.95425
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.3 m)
Roadway width3 ft (1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2022)
Projected traffic38,400 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Tp (I-44) over Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner Tp (I-44) over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Turner Tp (I-44) over Creek carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Turner Tp (I-44) over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns Turner Tp (I-44) over Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.