US Bridges

I-244 over Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 1.71 MI E JCT US 169 · Structure no. 167050000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-244 over Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,240 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-244
CrossesCreek
Location1.71 MI E JCT US 169
RouteInterstate 244
Coordinates36.16406, -95.83119
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,900 (2022)
Projected traffic62,240 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 over Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-244 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-244 over Creek carry?

About 38,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-244 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.