US Bridges

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Cat Creek

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 12.1 Mi.Ne of Tp.Gate · Structure no. 141160000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Cat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Rogers TPI-44 over Cat Creek in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,600 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesWill Rogers TPI-44
CrossesCat Creek
Location12.1 Mi.Ne of Tp.Gate
RouteInterstate 44
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.29056, -95.61182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 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 closed26.1 mi (42 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Will Rogers TPI-44 over Cat 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 Cat Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Will Rogers TPI-44 over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.