US Bridges

E0768 (first St) over East Branch Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · City Park · Structure no. 232720000000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0768 (first St) over East Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0768 (first St) over East Branch Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 75 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE0768 (first St)
CrossesEast Branch Creek
LocationCity Park
RouteCity Street E0768
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.90406, -94.97085
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 E0768 (first St) over East Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is E0768 (first St) over East Branch 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 E0768 (first St) over East Branch Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E0768 (first St) over East Branch Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E0768 (first St) over East Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.