S.H. 5 B over Cottonmouth Creek
GoodCotton County, Oklahoma · 1.8 MI N JCT US 70 · Structure no. 222880000000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 5 B over Cottonmouth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 5 B over Cottonmouth Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 5 B over Cottonmouth Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 5 B over Cottonmouth 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 B over Cottonmouth Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 5 B over Cottonmouth Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 5 B over Cottonmouth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.