US Bridges

E0655 over Kirk & Sawmill Hollow CR

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 0.7 S & 1.6 E of Scraper · Structure no. 239260000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0655 over Kirk & Sawmill Hollow CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E0655 over Kirk & Sawmill Hollow CR in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesE0655
CrossesKirk & Sawmill Hollow CR
Location0.7 S & 1.6 E of Scraper
RouteCounty Highway E0640
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.07887, -94.82411
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0655 over Kirk & Sawmill Hollow CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0655 over Kirk & Sawmill Hollow CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E0655 over Kirk & Sawmill Hollow CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0655 over Kirk & Sawmill Hollow CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E0655 over Kirk & Sawmill Hollow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.