US Bridges

E1731 (oak Ave) over Cow Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI W of US 81 · Structure no. 140510000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1731 (oak Ave) over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E1731 (oak Ave) over Cow Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE1731 (oak Ave)
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.1 MI W of US 81
RouteCity Street E1731
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.50495, -97.96791
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 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 E1731 (oak Ave) over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1731 (oak 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 E1731 (oak Ave) over Cow Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1731 (oak Ave) over Cow Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E1731 (oak Ave) over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.