US Bridges

E02590 (tahlequah) over Bull Creek

Good

Craig County, Oklahoma · 3rd and Tahlequah Ave. · Structure no. 260500000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
105 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E02590 (tahlequah) over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E02590 (tahlequah) over Bull Creek in Craig County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE02590 (tahlequah)
CrossesBull Creek
Location3rd and Tahlequah Ave.
RouteCity Street E0259
CountyCraig County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.6421, -95.14747
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2022)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E02590 (tahlequah) over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E02590 (tahlequah) over Bull 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E02590 (tahlequah) over Bull Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E02590 (tahlequah) over Bull Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E02590 (tahlequah) over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.