US Bridges

S.H. 82 over Gideon Branch

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 8.5 MI N US62 · Structure no. 126990000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 82 over Gideon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 82 over Gideon Branch in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1952, 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 82
CrossesGideon Branch
Location8.5 MI N US62
RouteState Highway 82
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.99836, -95.02019
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 Gideon Branch built?

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

What condition is S.H. 82 over Gideon Branch 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 Gideon Branch carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 82 over Gideon Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 82 over Gideon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.