US Bridges

E0715 over Steely Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 4.2N 3E of Tahlequah · Structure no. 274880000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0715 over Steely Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E0715 over Steely Spring Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE0715
CrossesSteely Spring Creek
Location4.2N 3E of Tahlequah
RouteCounty Highway E0715
Coordinates35.97987, -94.93571
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E0715 over Steely Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0715 over Steely Spring 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E0715 over Steely Spring Creek carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0715 over Steely Spring Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E0715 over Steely Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.