US Bridges

U.S. 59 over Cow Creek

Fair

Craig County, Oklahoma · 1.4 MI W Ottawa C/L · Structure no. 253530000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 59 over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. 59 over Cow Creek in Craig 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 59
CrossesCow Creek
Location1.4 MI W Ottawa C/L
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.87409, -95.02477
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 59 over Cow Creek built?

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

What condition is U.S. 59 over Cow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 59 over Cow Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 59 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns U.S. 59 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.