US Bridges

S.H. 82 over Thompson Branch Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Oklahoma · 9.9N of U.S. 62 · Structure no. 298310000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 82 over Thompson Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 82 over Thompson Branch Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesS.H. 82
CrossesThompson Branch Creek
Location9.9N of U.S. 62
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates36.01317, -95.03518
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 82 over Thompson Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 82 over Thompson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 82 over Thompson Branch Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 82 over Thompson Branch Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 82 over Thompson Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.