S.H. 5 over Cow Creek
FairJefferson County, Oklahoma · 0.9 MI N JCT US70 · Structure no. 193560000000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 302 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 5 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 5 over Cow Creek in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 5 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 5 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 5 over Cow Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 5 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 5 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.