US Bridges

I-44 over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 6.8 MI N & E JCT I40 · Structure no. 125840000000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-44 over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 74 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 92,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,680 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44
CrossesCreek
Location6.8 MI N & E JCT I40
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52781, -97.52544
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,300 (2022)
Projected traffic147,680 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-44 over Creek carry?

About 92,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I-44 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.