US Bridges

U.S. 177 over Salt Fork Arkansas River

Fair

Noble County, Oklahoma · 8 MI N JCT SH15 W · Structure no. 244750000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
1,353 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 177 over Salt Fork Arkansas River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 177 over Salt Fork Arkansas River in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2042. The structure is 1,353 ft (412.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesU.S. 177
CrossesSalt Fork Arkansas River
Location8 MI N JCT SH15 W
RouteU.S. Route 177
Coordinates36.57739, -97.07729
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,353 ft (412.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,680 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$9.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 177 over Salt Fork Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 177 over Salt Fork Arkansas River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 177 over Salt Fork Arkansas River carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 177 over Salt Fork Arkansas River?

The structure is 1,353 ft (412.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 177 over Salt Fork Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.