US Bridges

S.H. 10 over Water Fall Hollow Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 17.4 MI N US62 · Structure no. 210680000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 10 over Water Fall Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 10 over Water Fall Hollow Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesS.H. 10
CrossesWater Fall Hollow Creek
Location17.4 MI N US62
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates36.10841, -94.82605
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 10 over Water Fall Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 10 over Water Fall Hollow 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. 10 over Water Fall Hollow Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 10 over Water Fall Hollow Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 10 over Water Fall Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.