US Bridges

I-44 EB I-235 SB over Deep Fork Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · I-235\I-44 JCT · Structure no. 286860000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,430
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 EB I-235 SB over Deep Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-44 EB I-235 SB over Deep Fork Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 7,430 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-44 EB I-235 SB
CrossesDeep Fork Creek
LocationI-235\I-44 JCT
RouteInterstate 235
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.52722, -97.51556
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,430 (2022)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 EB I-235 SB over Deep Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 EB I-235 SB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 EB I-235 SB over Deep Fork Creek carry?

About 7,430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-44 EB I-235 SB over Deep Fork Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-44 EB I-235 SB over Deep Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.