US Bridges

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Creek

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 19.5 Mi.Ne of Tp Gate · Structure no. 140400000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
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 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,880 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 184 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
Location19.5 Mi.Ne of Tp Gate
RouteInterstate 44
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.33908, -95.50149
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width184 ft (56.1 m)
Roadway width182 ft (55.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2022)
Projected traffic26,880 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 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Will Rogers TPI-44 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 2023.

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

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Will Rogers TPI-44 over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns Will Rogers TPI-44 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.