U.S. 81 over Buggy Creek
GoodGrady County, Oklahoma · 16.5 MI N US62 · Structure no. 182730000000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 81 over Buggy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 81 over Buggy Creek in Grady County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 81 over Buggy Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 81 over Buggy Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. 81 over Buggy Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 81 over Buggy Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 81 over Buggy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.