4th St. over Tahlequah Creek
GoodCherokee County, Oklahoma · City of Tahlequah · Structure no. 244410000000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
4th St. over Tahlequah Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th St. over Tahlequah Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4th St. over Tahlequah Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is 4th St. over Tahlequah Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does 4th St. over Tahlequah Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 4th St. over Tahlequah Creek?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns 4th St. over Tahlequah Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.