US Bridges

S.H. 5 over Creek

Good

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 7.4MI.E of Tillman C/L · Structure no. 285420000000000

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

About this bridge

S.H. 5 over Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying S.H. 5 over 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 8 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS.H. 5
CrossesCreek
Location7.4MI.E of Tillman C/L
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.3625, -98.53278
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 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 Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 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 10% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 5 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 5 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.