E0720/ Jones Rd. over Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, Oklahoma · 4. N 3. W Tahlequah · Structure no. 170900000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E0720/ Jones Rd. over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0720/ Jones Rd. over Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 57 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E0720/ Jones Rd. over Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is E0720/ Jones Rd. over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does E0720/ Jones Rd. over Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E0720/ Jones Rd. over Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns E0720/ Jones Rd. over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.