US Bridges

U.S. 177 over Boomer Creek

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · 0.3 MI S JCT SH 51 · Structure no. 202910000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 177 over Boomer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 177 over Boomer Creek in Payne County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,520 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesU.S. 177
CrossesBoomer Creek
Location0.3 MI S JCT SH 51
RouteU.S. Route 177
Coordinates36.11201, -97.05134
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2022)
Projected traffic23,520 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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 14,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 177 over Boomer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.