US Bridges

I-44 over Deep Fork Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 5.25 MI N & E JCT I40 · Structure no. 132080000000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over Deep Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-44 over Deep Fork Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 71 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 88,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,920 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-44
CrossesDeep Fork Creek
Location5.25 MI N & E JCT I40
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates35.515, -97.54522
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,700 (2022)
Projected traffic141,920 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over Deep Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-44 over Deep Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 88,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over Deep Fork Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-44 over Deep Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.