US Bridges

I-244 over Mingo Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 6.38 MI E JCT I 444 · Structure no. 167940000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-244 over Mingo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-244 over Mingo 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 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 44,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,360 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-244
CrossesMingo Creek
Location6.38 MI E JCT I 444
RouteInterstate 244
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.16411, -95.86676
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,600 (2022)
Projected traffic71,360 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-244 over Mingo Creek built?

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

What condition is I-244 over Mingo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-244 over Mingo Creek carry?

About 44,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-244 over Mingo Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-244 over Mingo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.