US Bridges

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Horse Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Oklahoma · 59.12 Mi.Ne of Tp.Gate · Structure no. 138610000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,900
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Horse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Rogers TPI-44 over Horse Creek in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 68 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,840 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWill Rogers TPI-44
CrossesHorse Creek
Location59.12 Mi.Ne of Tp.Gate
RouteInterstate 44
CountyOttawa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.71121, -94.96608
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2022)
Projected traffic31,840 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Rogers TPI-44 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Will Rogers TPI-44 over Horse 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 2023.

How much traffic does Will Rogers TPI-44 over Horse Creek carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Will Rogers TPI-44 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Will Rogers TPI-44 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.