US Bridges

U.S. 77 over Striking Creek

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · 11.8 MI N JCT US 60 · Structure no. 136070000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 77 over Striking Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 77 over Striking Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,080 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 77
CrossesStriking Creek
Location11.8 MI N JCT US 60
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyKay County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.85021, -97.06716
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2022)
Projected traffic14,080 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 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 Striking Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 77 over Striking 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 2023.

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

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 77 over Striking Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 77 over Striking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.