S.H. 44 over Little Elk Creek
GoodWashita County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI N JCT S.H. 152 · Structure no. 100700000000000
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 44 over Little Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 44 over Little Elk Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 82 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 44 over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is S.H. 44 over Little Elk 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 Little Elk Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 44 over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 44 over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.