US Bridges

U.S. 277 over Deep Red Creek Oflow

Good

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 3.5 N JCT U.S. 70 · Structure no. 305410000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 277 over Deep Red Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 277 over Deep Red Creek Oflow in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesU.S. 277
CrossesDeep Red Creek Oflow
Location3.5 N JCT U.S. 70
RouteU.S. Route 277
Coordinates34.225, -98.45278
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 277 over Deep Red Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 277 over Deep Red Creek Oflow 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 Deep Red Creek Oflow carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 277 over Deep Red Creek Oflow?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 277 over Deep Red Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.