US Bridges

U.S. 177 over Spring Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 0.2 Mi. N.Of S.H. 66 · Structure no. 294090000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 177 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 177 over Spring Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesU.S. 177
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N.Of S.H. 66
RouteU.S. Route 177
Coordinates35.68444, -97.01722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 177 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 177 over Spring 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 177 over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 177 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 177 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.