US Bridges

U.S. 277 over West Cache Creek Oflow

Fair

Cotton County, Oklahoma · .2 MI E JCT SH 5 & US 277 · Structure no. 239130000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 277 over West Cache Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 277 over West Cache Creek Oflow in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesU.S. 277
CrossesWest Cache Creek Oflow
Location.2 MI E JCT SH 5 & US 277
RouteU.S. Route 277
Coordinates34.3625, -98.44833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic720 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 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. 277 over West Cache Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 277 over West Cache Creek Oflow 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 August 2024.

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

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 277 over West Cache Creek Oflow?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 277 over West Cache Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.