US Bridges

S.H. 5 over Beaver Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Oklahoma · 5.6MI.E of Cotton C/L · Structure no. 285380000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 5 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 5 over Beaver Creek 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS.H. 5
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location5.6MI.E of Cotton C/L
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.21696, -98.04966
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2022)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

About 920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 5 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.