US Bridges

U.S. 77 (tecumseh over Rock Creek East

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 5.5N & .8W of JCT S.H. 9 · Structure no. 288170000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 77 (tecumseh over Rock Creek East is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 77 (tecumseh over Rock Creek East in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 77 (tecumseh
CrossesRock Creek East
Location5.5N & .8W of JCT S.H. 9
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.26194, -97.43641
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 77 (tecumseh over Rock Creek East built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 77 (tecumseh over Rock Creek East 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 77 (tecumseh over Rock Creek East carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 77 (tecumseh over Rock Creek East?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 77 (tecumseh over Rock Creek East?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.