US Bridges

U.S. 277 over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under

Fair

Grady County, Oklahoma · 4.2 MI E Caddo CO · Structure no. 158100000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 277 over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 277 over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 277
CrossesBailey a Tp (I-44) under
Location4.2 MI E Caddo CO
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyGrady County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.94195, -98.02414
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 277 over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 277 over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under 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 Bailey a Tp (I-44) under carry?

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

How long is U.S. 277 over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 277 over Bailey a Tp (I-44) under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.