US Bridges

E179 over Over Flow Creek

Fair

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 4.0 N & 2.4 E SH 53/SH 65 · Structure no. 257380000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E179 over Over Flow Creek is a steel culvert carrying E179 over Over Flow Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesE179
CrossesOver Flow Creek
Location4.0 N & 2.4 E SH 53/SH 65
RouteCounty Highway 1706C
CountyCotton County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.42011, -98.1855
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E179 over Over Flow Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is E179 over Over Flow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E179 over Over Flow Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E179 over Over Flow Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E179 over Over Flow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.