US Bridges

S.H. 5 over Beaver Creek Oflow

Good

Jefferson County, Oklahoma · 4.8MI.E of Cotton C/L · Structure no. 285370000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 5 over Beaver Creek Oflow is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 5 over Beaver Creek Oflow in Jefferson 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS.H. 5
CrossesBeaver Creek Oflow
Location4.8MI.E of Cotton C/L
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.21717, -98.06255
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating88.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Beaver Creek Oflow built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 5 over Beaver Creek Oflow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 5 over Beaver Creek Oflow carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 5 over Beaver Creek Oflow?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 5 over Beaver Creek Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.