US Bridges

S.H. 17 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Oklahoma · 5.9 E of JCT S.H. 65 · Structure no. 298480000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 17 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 17 over Cottonwood Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 17
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location5.9 E of JCT S.H. 65
RouteState Highway 17
CountyComanche County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.75361, -98.09472
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 17 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 17 over Cottonwood 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 17 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 17 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 17 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.