S.H. 82 over Elk Creek
FairCherokee County, Oklahoma · 8.3 MI N Sequoyah Cl · Structure no. 223840000000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 82 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 82 over Elk Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 82 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 82 over Elk 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 Elk Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 82 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 82 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.