US Bridges

U.S. 77 over Clouds Branch Creek

Good

Love County, Oklahoma · 3.5 S of JCT W S.H. 32 · Structure no. 310940000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 77 over Clouds Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 77 over Clouds Branch Creek in Love County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. 77
CrossesClouds Branch Creek
Location3.5 S of JCT W S.H. 32
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates33.88353, -97.12611
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Clouds Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 77 over Clouds Branch 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 Clouds Branch Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 77 over Clouds Branch Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 77 over Clouds Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.