U.S. 81 over UP R.R. & Cow Creek
Jefferson County, Oklahoma · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- U.S. 81 over UP R.R. & Cow Creek in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 75 of the 150 inventoried bridges in Jefferson County rated good (50.0%); 8 (5.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 1,011 ft |
| Location | 8.7 Mi N Jct US70 |
| NBI structure number | 226850000000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oklahoma department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jefferson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 70 over Creek | 1932 | 3,000 | Good |
| U.S. 81 over Creek | 1929 | 2,900 | Good |
| U.S. 81 over Creek | 1929 | 2,900 | Good |
| U.S. 81 over Creek | 1959 | 2,900 | Good |
| U.S. 81 over Creek | 1959 | 2,900 | Good |
| U.S. 70 over Long Branch Creek | 2001 | 2,900 | Good |
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