Blue Top Rd. over Elk Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Oklahoma · 1 MI W Dry Creek Rd. Jct. · Structure no. 100640000000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Top Rd. over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Top Rd. over Elk Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Top Rd. over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Top Rd. over Elk 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Top Rd. over Elk Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Blue Top Rd. over Elk Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Top Rd. over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.