US Bridges

SE 44th St. over Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI E of S High · Structure no. 206640000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 44th St. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 44th St. over Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,080 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 44th St.
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 MI E of S High
RouteCity Street 9400
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.42077, -97.4821
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2022)
Projected traffic26,080 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 44th St. over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 44th St. over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SE 44th St. over Creek carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SE 44th St. over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SE 44th St. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.