US Bridges

E0479 (2140C) over Cherokee Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 5.5NE of Colcord · Structure no. 202220000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E0479 (2140C) over Cherokee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E0479 (2140C) over Cherokee Creek in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesE0479 (2140C)
CrossesCherokee Creek
Location5.5NE of Colcord
RouteCounty Highway E0479
CountyDelaware County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.32198, -94.66439
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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$413,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E0479 (2140C) over Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is E0479 (2140C) over Cherokee 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E0479 (2140C) over Cherokee Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E0479 (2140C) over Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E0479 (2140C) over Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.