US Bridges

U.S. 75 over Cotton Creek

Good

Washington County, Oklahoma · 14.6 MI N US 60 E · Structure no. 194910000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 75 over Cotton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 75 over Cotton Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,880 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 75
CrossesCotton Creek
Location14.6 MI N US 60 E
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyWashington County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.93507, -95.91758
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,880 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 75 over Cotton Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 75 over Cotton 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 75 over Cotton Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 75 over Cotton Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 75 over Cotton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.