US Bridges

S.H. 89 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Oklahoma · 6.5 MI N JCT US70 · Structure no. 140870000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 89 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 89 over Cottonwood Creek in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 89
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location6.5 MI N JCT US70
RouteState Highway 89
CountyJefferson County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.26228, -97.59751
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2022)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 89 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 89 over Cottonwood 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 89 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 89 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 89 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.