US Bridges

E0761 (shawnee St. over Town Branch Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · City Park · Structure no. 097660000000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0761 (shawnee St. over Town Branch Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying E0761 (shawnee St. over Town Branch Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE0761 (shawnee St.
CrossesTown Branch Creek
LocationCity Park
RouteCity Street E0761
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.91379, -94.96833
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0761 (shawnee St. over Town Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0761 (shawnee St. over Town Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does E0761 (shawnee St. over Town Branch Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0761 (shawnee St. over Town Branch Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E0761 (shawnee St. over Town Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.