US Bridges

I-44 over Joe Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · .4 MI E JCT SH 51 · Structure no. 137160000000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
58,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over Joe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-44 over Joe Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 58,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,240 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44
CrossesJoe Creek
Location.4 MI E JCT SH 51
RouteInterstate 44
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.11779, -95.89142
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,900 (2022)
Projected traffic94,240 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over Joe Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-44 over Joe 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-44 over Joe Creek carry?

About 58,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over Joe Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-44 over Joe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.