US Bridges

U.S. 177 over Boomer Creek

Good

Payne County, Oklahoma · 4.2 MI N-W JCT SH 51 · Structure no. 174350000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 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 1969, so it is 56 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 177
CrossesBoomer Creek
Location4.2 MI N-W JCT SH 51
RouteU.S. Route 177
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.17398, -97.06806
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$658,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 177 over Boomer Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 177 over Boomer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.