U.S. 77 over Creek

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Murray County, Oklahoma · 6.4 MI N of JCT SH7 · Structure no. 137130000000000

Built: 1957; 68 years old
Condition: Good; inspected March 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 22 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 2,000; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 77 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 77 over Creek in Murray County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 77

CrossesCreek

Location6.4 MI N of JCT SH7

RouteU.S. Route 77

CountyMurray County

StateOklahoma

Coordinates34.59013, -97.14247

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating48.3 US tons

Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)

Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)

Deck width46 ft (14 m)

Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation

Estimated improvement cost$644,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 77 over Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is U.S. 77 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 77 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.