US Bridges

S.H. 44 over Creek

Good

Washita County, Oklahoma · 4.5 MI N JCT S.H. 55 · Structure no. 041630000000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
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, 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesS.H. 44
CrossesCreek
Location4.5 MI N JCT S.H. 55
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates35.22425, -99.17037
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 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.

What condition is S.H. 44 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 December 2024.

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

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 44 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 44 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.