US Bridges

S.H. 5 over Cox Creek

Good

Cotton County, Oklahoma · 11.6 E of Tillman CO · Structure no. 321180000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 5 over Cox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 5 over Cox Creek in Cotton County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesS.H. 5
CrossesCox Creek
Location11.6 E of Tillman CO
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.3625, -98.46028
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
Culvert8 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2022)
Projected traffic570 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

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

About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 5 over Cox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.