US Bridges

U.S. 277 over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under

Good

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 2.6 MI E SH5 Tp #10.33 · Structure no. 160690000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 277 over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 277 over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 61 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 277
CrossesBailey B Tp (I-44) under
Location2.6 MI E SH5 Tp #10.33
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyCotton County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.36194, -98.40944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2022)
Projected traffic1,392 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 277 over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is U.S. 277 over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under 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 Bailey B Tp (I-44) under carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 277 over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 277 over Bailey B Tp (I-44) under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.