US Bridges

U.S. 177 over Stillwater Creek

Fair

Payne County, Oklahoma · 1.2 MI S JCT SH 51 · Structure no. 203200000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 177 over Stillwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 177 over Stillwater 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 5 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,720 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 177
CrossesStillwater Creek
Location1.2 MI S JCT SH 51
RouteU.S. Route 177
CountyPayne County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.0989, -97.05127
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2022)
Projected traffic18,720 by 2042
Trucks16%
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$4.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is U.S. 177 over Stillwater 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 Stillwater Creek carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 177 over Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.