US Bridges

U.S. 77 over Bird Creek

Fair

Logan County, Oklahoma · .7 MI N JCT SH 33 · Structure no. 137950000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 77 over Bird Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 77 over Bird Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 77
CrossesBird Creek
Location.7 MI N JCT SH 33
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyLogan County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.88967, -97.42392
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$916,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 77 over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 77 over Bird 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 September 2024.

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

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 77 over Bird Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns U.S. 77 over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.