US Bridges

U.S. 412 Alt. over Cherokee Tp under

Fair

Delaware County, Oklahoma · 12.5 MI W of State Line · Structure no. 229470000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
614 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 412 Alt. over Cherokee Tp under is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 412 Alt. over Cherokee Tp under in Delaware County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2042. The structure is 614 ft (187.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 412 Alt.
CrossesCherokee Tp under
Location12.5 MI W of State Line
RouteU.S. Route 412
CountyDelaware County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.20478, -94.75984
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length614 ft (187.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 412 Alt. over Cherokee Tp under built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 412 Alt. over Cherokee Tp under 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 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 412 Alt. over Cherokee Tp under carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 412 Alt. over Cherokee Tp under?

The structure is 614 ft (187.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 412 Alt. over Cherokee Tp under?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.