US Bridges

S.H. 82 over Parkhill Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 19.8 MI N Sequoyah Cl · Structure no. 187060000000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 82 over Parkhill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 82 over Parkhill Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 51 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,360 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesS.H. 82
CrossesParkhill Creek
Location19.8 MI N Sequoyah Cl
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates35.85308, -94.97514
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2022)
Projected traffic15,360 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$728,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

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

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 82 over Parkhill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.