US Bridges

U.S. 77 SB over Caddo Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 4.9 MI N JCT SH199 · Structure no. 152000000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
382 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 77 SB over Caddo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 77 SB over Caddo Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2042. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 77 SB
CrossesCaddo Creek
Location4.9 MI N JCT SH199
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates34.24514, -97.14336
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 77 SB over Caddo Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is U.S. 77 SB over Caddo 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 U.S. 77 SB over Caddo Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 77 SB over Caddo Creek?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 77 SB over Caddo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.