US Bridges

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Dog Creek

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 12.8 MI NE of Tp Gate · Structure no. 141810000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Rogers TPI-44 over Dog Creek in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,600 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWill Rogers TPI-44
CrossesDog Creek
Location12.8 MI NE of Tp Gate
RouteInterstate 44
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.29653, -95.60152
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

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

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

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

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Will Rogers TPI-44 over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.