US Bridges

U.S. 177 over Ditch Drain

Good

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 3.8 MI N JCT SH 66 · Structure no. 125550000000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 177 over Ditch Drain is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 177 over Ditch Drain in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 74 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesU.S. 177
CrossesDitch Drain
Location3.8 MI N JCT SH 66
RouteU.S. Route 177
Coordinates35.73403, -97.01747
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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. 177 over Ditch Drain built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is U.S. 177 over Ditch Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 177 over Ditch Drain carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 177 over Ditch Drain?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 177 over Ditch Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.