US Bridges

U.S. 177 over Opossum Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 9 MI N Pontotoc CO · Structure no. 178840000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
129 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 177 over Opossum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 177 over Opossum Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 177
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location9 MI N Pontotoc CO
RouteU.S. Route 177
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.09623, -96.93158
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,840 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns U.S. 177 over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.