US Bridges

S.H. 5 over East Jack Creek

Good

Tillman County, Oklahoma · 4.3 MI W Cotton C/L · Structure no. 253420000000000

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

About this bridge

S.H. 5 over East Jack Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 5 over East 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 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesS.H. 5
CrossesEast Jack Creek
Location4.3 MI W Cotton C/L
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.3911, -98.70837
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 5 over East Jack Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 5 over East 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 East Jack Creek carry?

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

How long is S.H. 5 over East Jack Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 5 over East Jack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.