US Bridges

E1720 over East Cow Creek

Good

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 2.5E US81;2.5N SH7 · Structure no. 272650000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1720 over East Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E1720 over East Cow Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE1720
CrossesEast Cow Creek
Location2.5E US81;2.5N SH7
RouteCounty Highway E1720
Coordinates34.52159, -97.91967
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 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

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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1720 over East Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1720 over East 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E1720 over East Cow Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E1720 over East Cow Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E1720 over East Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.