S.H. 74 over Cottonwood Creek
PoorLogan County, Oklahoma · 3.4 MI N Okla. C/L · Structure no. 103440000000000
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 74 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 74 over Cottonwood Creek in Logan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 78 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,640 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 74 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is S.H. 74 over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does S.H. 74 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 74 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 74 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.