US Bridges

S.H. 44 over Creek

Fair

Washita County, Oklahoma · 0.4 MI S JCT S.H. 152 · Structure no. 041240000000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 44 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 44 over Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 91 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 44
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 MI S JCT S.H. 152
RouteState Highway 44
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.28153, -99.17021
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2022)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 44 over Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is S.H. 44 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 44 over Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 44 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 44 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.