US Bridges

U.S. 177 over Coon Creek

Fair

Noble County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI N JCT SH15 W · Structure no. 049740000000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 177 over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 177 over Coon Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,360 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 177
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT SH15 W
RouteU.S. Route 177
CountyNoble County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.4698, -97.06789
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,360 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 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 Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 177 over Coon Creek 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 April 2024.

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

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 177 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 177 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.