US Bridges

I-44 over W. Joe Creek

Good

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 3.5E of JCT U.S. 75 · Structure no. 287780000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over W. Joe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-44 over W. Joe Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 84,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,520 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44
CrossesW. Joe Creek
Location3.5E of JCT U.S. 75
RouteInterstate 44
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.09106, -95.94341
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic84,700 (2022)
Projected traffic135,520 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over W. Joe Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 over W. Joe 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 September 2024.

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

About 84,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over W. Joe Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-44 over W. Joe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.