US Bridges

I-44 over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI N I-240 · Structure no. 186930000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
128,300
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 1974, so it is 51 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 128,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 205,280 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-44
CrossesCreek
Location0.9 MI N I-240
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates35.40984, -97.5773
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128,300 (2022)
Projected traffic205,280 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 over Creek carry?

About 128,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-44 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.