US Bridges

U.S. 177 over Creek

Good

Murray County, Oklahoma · 2.1 MI N JCT SH7 · Structure no. 034970000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 177 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 177 over Creek in Murray County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 93 years old, older 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,920 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesU.S. 177
CrossesCreek
Location2.1 MI N JCT SH7
RouteU.S. Route 177
Coordinates34.53931, -96.96728
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,920 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 177 over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is U.S. 177 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 177 over Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 177 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 177 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.