US Bridges

U.S. 77 over Skeleton Creek

Good

Logan County, Oklahoma · 7.2N JCT S.H. 33/U.S. 77 · Structure no. 287540000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
317 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 77 over Skeleton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 77 over Skeleton Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesU.S. 77
CrossesSkeleton Creek
Location7.2N JCT S.H. 33/U.S. 77
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates35.98044, -97.42502
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length317 ft (96.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 77 over Skeleton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.