US Bridges

S.H. 77 Scenic. over Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 2.2 MI N Love C/L · Structure no. 005320000000000

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 77 Scenic. over Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 77 Scenic. over Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 77 Scenic.
CrossesCreek
Location2.2 MI N Love C/L
RouteState Highway 77S
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.09971, -97.11576
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 77 Scenic. over Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 77 Scenic. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 77 Scenic. over Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 77 Scenic. over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 77 Scenic. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.