US Bridges

U.S. 177 over Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Oklahoma · 2.8 Mi. N JCT S.H. 66 · Structure no. 306040000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 177 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 177 over Creek in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesU.S. 177
CrossesCreek
Location2.8 Mi. N JCT S.H. 66
RouteU.S. Route 177
Coordinates35.71999, -97.01738
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 177 over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 177 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.