US Bridges

U.S. 177 over Cats Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI N Pontotoc C0 · Structure no. 148620000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 177 over Cats Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 177 over Cats Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,640 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 177
CrossesCats Creek
Location0.7 MI N Pontotoc C0
RouteU.S. Route 177
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.97626, -96.92897
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,640 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$783,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 177 over Cats 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 March 2023.

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

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns U.S. 177 over Cats Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.