US Bridges

S.H. 5 over Trib. of Jack Creek

Good

Tillman County, Oklahoma · 5.6 MI W Cotton C/L · Structure no. 253410000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 5 over Trib. of Jack Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 5 over Trib. of Jack Creek in Tillman County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesS.H. 5
CrossesTrib. of Jack Creek
Location5.6 MI W Cotton C/L
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.39105, -98.72036
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 5 over Trib. of Jack Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 5 over Trib. of Jack 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 5 over Trib. of Jack Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 5 over Trib. of Jack Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 5 over Trib. of Jack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.