US Bridges

E0887 (0142C) over Sallisaw Creek

GoodPosted for load

Adair County, Oklahoma · 6.2N 4.2E of SW C/L · Structure no. 215230000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0887 (0142C) over Sallisaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0887 (0142C) over Sallisaw Creek in Adair County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesE0887 (0142C)
CrossesSallisaw Creek
Location6.2N 4.2E of SW C/L
RouteCounty Highway E0887
CountyAdair County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.72866, -94.73241
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0887 (0142C) over Sallisaw Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0887 (0142C) over Sallisaw 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E0887 (0142C) over Sallisaw Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0887 (0142C) over Sallisaw Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E0887 (0142C) over Sallisaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.