US Bridges

U.S. 77 over Creek

Fair

Garvin County, Oklahoma · 6.2 MI N Murray C/L · Structure no. 014820000000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 77 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 77 over Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 77
CrossesCreek
Location6.2 MI N Murray C/L
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyGarvin County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.68791, -97.21282
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 77 over Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is U.S. 77 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 77 over Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 77 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 77 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.