US Bridges

E0844 over Negro Jake Hollow

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 2.2 N & 3 E SH82 & SH100 · Structure no. 248170000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0844 over Negro Jake Hollow is a steel culvert carrying E0844 over Negro Jake Hollow 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesE0844
CrossesNegro Jake Hollow
Location2.2 N & 3 E SH82 & SH100
RouteCounty Highway E0836
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.79297, -94.84286
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0844 over Negro Jake Hollow built?

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

What condition is E0844 over Negro Jake Hollow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E0844 over Negro Jake Hollow carry?

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

How long is E0844 over Negro Jake Hollow?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E0844 over Negro Jake Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.