US Bridges

S.H. 5 over East Cache Creek Oflow

Fair

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 2.8 MI W JCT SH 65 · Structure no. 224130000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 5 over East Cache Creek Oflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 5 over East Cache Creek Oflow 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesS.H. 5
CrossesEast Cache Creek Oflow
Location2.8 MI W JCT SH 65
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.27528, -98.28833
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 5 over East Cache Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 5 over East Cache Creek Oflow 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 August 2024.

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

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 5 over East Cache Creek Oflow?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 5 over East Cache Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.