US Bridges

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Mossy Creek

Fair

Rogers County, Oklahoma · 4.2 Mi.Ne of Tp Gate · Structure no. 142090000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
803 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
26,200
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Will Rogers TPI-44 over Mossy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Rogers TPI-44 over Mossy Creek in Rogers County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 26,200 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,920 by 2042. The structure is 803 ft (244.8 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
CrossesMossy Creek
Location4.2 Mi.Ne of Tp Gate
RouteInterstate 44
CountyRogers County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.20966, -95.69993
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length803 ft (244.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,200 (2022)
Projected traffic41,920 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$6.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

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

About 26,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

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

The structure is 803 ft (244.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Will Rogers TPI-44 over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.