US Bridges

U.S. 77 over Creek

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.0 MI N I-44 · Structure no. 152240000000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96,200
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 Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 64 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 96,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,920 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesU.S. 77
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 MI N I-44
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates35.54359, -97.51344
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,200 (2022)
Projected traffic153,920 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$918,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 77 over Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

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 February 2023.

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

About 96,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 77 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 77 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.