US Bridges

S.H. 82 over Cookson Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 7.2 MI N Sequoyah Cl · Structure no. 131490000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 82 over Cookson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 82 over Cookson Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 82
CrossesCookson Creek
Location7.2 MI N Sequoyah Cl
RouteState Highway 82
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.71636, -94.91267
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,480 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 Cookson Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 82 over Cookson 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 Cookson Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 82 over Cookson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.