US Bridges

5470C over Cow Creek

Good

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma · 5.S 1.1 E Okfuskee · Structure no. 259240000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5470C over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5470C over Cow Creek in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries5470C
CrossesCow Creek
Location5.S 1.1 E Okfuskee
RouteCounty Highway 5470C
Coordinates35.52222, -96.20861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5470C over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5470C over Cow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 5470C over Cow Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 5470C over Cow Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 5470C over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.