US Bridges

Turner Tp (I-44) over Bellcow Creek

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Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 30.5 MI N E JCT I-35 · Structure no. 131050000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turner Tp (I-44) over Bellcow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turner Tp (I-44) over Bellcow 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 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,400 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesTurner Tp (I-44)
CrossesBellcow Creek
Location30.5 MI N E JCT I-35
RouteInterstate 44
CountyLincoln County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.71511, -96.90374
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 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 closed100 mi (161 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.