US Bridges

E1725 (elder Ave) over Cow Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI W of US 81 · Structure no. 131610000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,268
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1725 (elder Ave) over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1725 (elder Ave) over Cow Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 2,268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,629 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE1725 (elder Ave)
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.1 MI W of US 81
RouteCity Street E1725
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.51425, -97.9674
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,268 (2022)
Projected traffic3,629 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1725 (elder Ave) over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1725 (elder Ave) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E1725 (elder Ave) over Cow Creek carry?

About 2,268 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1725 (elder Ave) over Cow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E1725 (elder Ave) over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.