US Bridges

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Osage Creek

Good

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 27.3 Mi.Ne of T.P.Gate · Structure no. 137450000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Osage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Will Rogers TPI-44 over Osage Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,880 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 226 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesWill Rogers TPI-44
CrossesOsage Creek
Location27.3 Mi.Ne of T.P.Gate
RouteInterstate 44
CountyMayes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.41893, -95.39847
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width226 ft (68.9 m)
Roadway width224 ft (68.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2022)
Projected traffic26,880 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Rogers TPI-44 over Osage Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Will Rogers TPI-44 over Osage 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 2023.

How much traffic does Will Rogers TPI-44 over Osage Creek carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Will Rogers TPI-44 over Osage Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 226 ft wide.

Who owns Will Rogers TPI-44 over Osage Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.