US Bridges

U.S. 77 over Turkey/Gardner Sandy Cr.

Fair

Murray County, Oklahoma · 8.5 MI N JCT SH7 · Structure no. 136610000000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 77 over Turkey/Gardner Sandy Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 77 over Turkey/Gardner Sandy Cr. in Murray County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 69 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 77
CrossesTurkey/Gardner Sandy Cr.
Location8.5 MI N JCT SH7
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyMurray County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.61868, -97.16058
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 77 over Turkey/Gardner Sandy Cr. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is U.S. 77 over Turkey/Gardner Sandy Cr. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 77 over Turkey/Gardner Sandy Cr. carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 77 over Turkey/Gardner Sandy Cr.?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 77 over Turkey/Gardner Sandy Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.