US Bridges

U.S. 77 over Hickory Creek

Good

Love County, Oklahoma · 6.9 N. Jct. S.H. 32 · Structure no. 298070000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 77 over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 77 over Hickory Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2042. The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesU.S. 77
CrossesHickory Creek
Location6.9 N. Jct. S.H. 32
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates34.03722, -97.14333
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length337 ft (102.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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. 77 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 77 over Hickory 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 February 2024.

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

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 77 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.