US Bridges

S.H. 44 over Steel Dust Creek

Good

Washita County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI N Kiowa C/L · Structure no. 045520000000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 44 over Steel Dust Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 44 over Steel Dust Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 90 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 44
CrossesSteel Dust Creek
Location0.7 MI N Kiowa C/L
RouteState Highway 44
CountyWashita County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.12315, -99.17518
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2022)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 44 over Steel Dust Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is S.H. 44 over Steel Dust 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 Steel Dust Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 44 over Steel Dust Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 44 over Steel Dust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.