US Bridges

I-44 EB over Deep Fork Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 6.7 MI N & E JCT I40 · Structure no. 126230000000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 EB over Deep Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 EB over Deep Fork 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 46,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,840 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 EB
CrossesDeep Fork Creek
Location6.7 MI N & E JCT I40
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52734, -97.52739
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,150 (2022)
Projected traffic73,840 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 EB over Deep Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is I-44 EB over Deep Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 EB over Deep Fork Creek carry?

About 46,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 EB over Deep Fork Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 EB over Deep Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.