US Bridges

I-44 & Streets over Deep Fork Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 100 N of I-44 & S.H. 3A · Structure no. 287070000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 & Streets over Deep Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-44 & Streets over Deep Fork Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 93,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,760 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44 & Streets
CrossesDeep Fork Creek
Location100 N of I-44 & S.H. 3A
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.5233, -97.54168
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,600 (2022)
Projected traffic149,760 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure19
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 & Streets over Deep Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 & Streets 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 August 2023.

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

About 93,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 & Streets over Deep Fork Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns I-44 & Streets over Deep Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.