US Bridges

S.H. 82 over Chicken Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 2.8 MI N Sequoyah Cl · Structure no. 126890000000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 82 over Chicken Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 82 over Chicken Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 73 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 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 82
CrossesChicken Creek
Location2.8 MI N Sequoyah Cl
RouteState Highway 82
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.66749, -94.93666
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 82 over Chicken Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is S.H. 82 over Chicken 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 82 over Chicken Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 82 over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 82 over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.