US Bridges

U.S. 277 over Creek

Fair

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 2.4 NE SH19 in Cyril · Structure no. 013190000000000

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 277 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 277 over Creek in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesU.S. 277
CrossesCreek
Location2.4 NE SH19 in Cyril
RouteU.S. Route 277
Coordinates34.91881, -98.16794
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 U.S. 277 over Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 277 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 277 over Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 277 over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 277 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.