US Bridges

Pendleton St. over Town Branch Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · Tahlequah · Structure no. 267320000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pendleton St. over Town Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pendleton St. over Town Branch Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 444 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPendleton St.
CrossesTown Branch Creek
LocationTahlequah
RouteCity Street E0754
CountyCherokee County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.9209, -94.97162
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2022)
Projected traffic710 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 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 Pendleton St. over Town Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pendleton St. over Town Branch 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 Pendleton St. over Town Branch Creek carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pendleton St. over Town Branch Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pendleton St. over Town Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.