US Bridges

I-44 over Peary Creek

Fair

Tulsa County, Oklahoma · 2.4E JCT S.H. 51 · Structure no. 296070000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-44 over Peary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-44 over Peary Creek in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 55,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,320 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-44
CrossesPeary Creek
Location2.4E JCT S.H. 51
RouteInterstate 44
CountyTulsa County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.13658, -95.86334
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic55,200 (2022)
Projected traffic88,320 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-44 over Peary Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-44 over Peary 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 Peary Creek carry?

About 55,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-44 over Peary Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-44 over Peary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.