US Bridges

U.S. 177 over Black Bear Creek S Oflo

Good

Noble County, Oklahoma · 2.1N JCT US64/US177 · Structure no. 282000000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 177 over Black Bear Creek S Oflo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 177 over Black Bear Creek S Oflo in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesU.S. 177
CrossesBlack Bear Creek S Oflo
Location2.1N JCT US64/US177
RouteU.S. Route 177
Coordinates36.31919, -97.06763
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 177 over Black Bear Creek S Oflo built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 177 over Black Bear Creek S Oflo 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 April 2024.

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

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 177 over Black Bear Creek S Oflo?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 177 over Black Bear Creek S Oflo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.