US Bridges

U.S. 177 over Boomer Creek

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · 4.8 MI S Noble C/L · Structure no. 032700000000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 177 over Boomer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 177 over Boomer Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 94 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.S. 177
CrossesBoomer Creek
Location4.8 MI S Noble C/L
RouteU.S. Route 177
Coordinates36.17769, -97.06966
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 Boomer Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is U.S. 177 over Boomer 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 January 2024.

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

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 177 over Boomer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.