US Bridges

S.H. 80 over Ranger Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 8.2 MI N Muskogee Cl · Structure no. 237830000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 80 over Ranger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 80 over Ranger Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 80
CrossesRanger Creek
Location8.2 MI N Muskogee Cl
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.88406, -95.19896
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic208 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 80 over Ranger Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 80 over Ranger 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. 80 over Ranger Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 80 over Ranger Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 80 over Ranger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.