US Bridges

U.S. 77 over Red Rock Creek

Good

Noble County, Oklahoma · 11.7MI.N. Jct. U.S.64 · Structure no. 284740000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
498 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 77 over Red Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 77 over Red Rock Creek in Noble County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2042. The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesU.S. 77
CrossesRed Rock Creek
Location11.7MI.N. Jct. U.S.64
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates36.45724, -97.27931
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length498 ft (151.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic912 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$8.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 77 over Red Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 77 over Red Rock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 77 over Red Rock Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 77 over Red Rock Creek?

The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 77 over Red Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.