US Bridges

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Creek

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Rogers County, Oklahoma · T.P. No 07.80 · Structure no. 135730000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Will Rogers TPI-44 over Creek in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,600 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWill Rogers TPI-44
CrossesCreek
LocationT.P. No 07.80
RouteInterstate 44
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.24625, -95.65767
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic37,600 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Rogers TPI-44 over Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Will Rogers TPI-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 June 2023.

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

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Will Rogers TPI-44 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns Will Rogers TPI-44 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.