US Bridges

E0802 over Bobtail Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 3.7S 3.5W of Tahlequah · Structure no. 274890000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0802 over Bobtail Creek is a concrete slab carrying E0802 over Bobtail Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE0802
CrossesBobtail Creek
Location3.7S 3.5W of Tahlequah
RouteCounty Highway E0802
Coordinates35.85395, -95.04073
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0802 over Bobtail Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0802 over Bobtail Creek 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 E0802 over Bobtail Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E0802 over Bobtail Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E0802 over Bobtail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.