US Bridges

E0760 (downing) over Tahlequah Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI E of Muskogee Ave. · Structure no. 171920000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0760 (downing) over Tahlequah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0760 (downing) over Tahlequah Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968, 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 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,160 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE0760 (downing)
CrossesTahlequah Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Muskogee Ave.
RouteCity Street E0760
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.91505, -94.96808
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2022)
Projected traffic24,160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0760 (downing) over Tahlequah Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0760 (downing) over Tahlequah 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E0760 (downing) over Tahlequah Creek carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0760 (downing) over Tahlequah Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns E0760 (downing) over Tahlequah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.