US Bridges

U.S. 177 over West Branch Dry Creek

Good

Kay County, Oklahoma · .25 MI West of JCT I-35 · Structure no. 255950000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 177 over West Branch Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 177 over West Branch Dry Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 177
CrossesWest Branch Dry Creek
Location.25 MI West of JCT I-35
RouteU.S. Route 177
CountyKay County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.94173, -97.35064
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 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. 177 over West Branch Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 177 over West Branch Dry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 177 over West Branch Dry Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 177 over West Branch Dry Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns U.S. 177 over West Branch Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.