US Bridges

U.S. 277 over West Cache Creek

Fair

Cotton County, Oklahoma · .3 MI E JCT SH 5 & US 277 · Structure no. 239140000000000

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

About this bridge

U.S. 277 over West Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 277 over West Cache Creek 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 404 ft (123.1 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
Location.3 MI E JCT SH 5 & US 277
RouteU.S. Route 277
Coordinates34.3625, -98.44611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 277 over West Cache Creek built?

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

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

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

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

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

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.