US Bridges

U.S. 77 over Creek

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · 2 MI N JCT US 60 · Structure no. 140230000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
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 Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 67 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,480 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. 77
CrossesCreek
Location2 MI N JCT US 60
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates36.70938, -97.06708
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 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 traffic10,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,480 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

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 2023.

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

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 77 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 77 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.