US Bridges

S.H. 5 over Sanatag Creek

Good

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 4MI.E of Tillman C/L · Structure no. 285410000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 5 over Sanatag Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying S.H. 5 over Sanatag Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS.H. 5
CrossesSanatag Creek
Location4MI.E of Tillman C/L
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.3625, -98.5925
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic464 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 5 over Sanatag Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 5 over Sanatag 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 Sanatag Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 5 over Sanatag Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 5 over Sanatag Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.