US Bridges

U.S. 277 over Little Washita River

Good

Caddo County, Oklahoma · 1.9 MI NE Comanche C/L · Structure no. 183050000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 277 over Little Washita River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 277 over Little Washita River in Caddo County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesU.S. 277
CrossesLittle Washita River
Location1.9 MI NE Comanche C/L
RouteU.S. Route 277
Coordinates34.87959, -98.2177
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 277 over Little Washita River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 277 over Little Washita River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 277 over Little Washita River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 277 over Little Washita River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 277 over Little Washita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.