S.H. 44 over Dry Elk Creek
GoodWashita County, Oklahoma · .3 N JCT S.H. 55 · Structure no. 311670000000000
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 44 over Dry Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 44 over Dry Elk Creek in Washita County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 100 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 44 over Dry Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 44 over Dry 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 Dry Elk Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 44 over Dry Elk Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 44 over Dry Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.