US Bridges

Turner Tp (I-44) over Dry Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 38.3 E of I-35 · Structure no. 312540000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,900
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turner Tp (I-44) over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turner Tp (I-44) over Dry Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 24,900 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,960 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesTurner Tp (I-44)
CrossesDry Creek
Location38.3 E of I-35
RouteInterstate 44
CountyLincoln County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.73968, -96.76778
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,900 (2022)
Projected traffic36,960 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner Tp (I-44) over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 24,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

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

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.