US Bridges

U.S. 277 over West Bill Creek

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI E Caddo CO · Structure no. 020990000000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 277 over West Bill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 277 over West Bill Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 97 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 277
CrossesWest Bill Creek
Location0.7 MI E Caddo CO
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.93363, -98.08092
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is U.S. 277 over West Bill 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 July 2023.

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

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.