US Bridges

S.H. 77 Scenic over Creek

Fair

Love County, Oklahoma · 2.7 MI E JCT I-35 · Structure no. 005370000000000

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 77 Scenic over Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying S.H. 77 Scenic over Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 77 Scenic
CrossesCreek
Location2.7 MI E JCT I-35
RouteState Highway 77S
CountyLove County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.06722, -97.10111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2022)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 77 Scenic over Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 77 Scenic over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 77 Scenic over Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 77 Scenic over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 77 Scenic over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.