US Bridges

U.S. 277 over Creek

Good

Cotton County, Oklahoma · .3 MI S JCT SH 5 · Structure no. 036830000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
390
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 Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 93 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesU.S. 277
CrossesCreek
Location.3 MI S JCT SH 5
RouteU.S. Route 277
Coordinates34.35889, -98.4525
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2022)
Projected traffic624 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$861,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 277 over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is U.S. 277 over Creek 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 August 2024.

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

About 390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 277 over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 277 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.