US Bridges

S.H. 5 over Creek

Good

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 3 MI E Tillman C/L · Structure no. 186520000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 5 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 5 over Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesS.H. 5
CrossesCreek
Location3 MI E Tillman C/L
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.3625, -98.61
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic464 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 5 over Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 5 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 5 over Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 5 over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 5 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.