US Bridges

Cherokee Tp over Creek

Good

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 5.85 Mi.Ne of Tp Gate · Structure no. 227510000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cherokee Tp over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cherokee Tp over Creek in Mayes 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,040 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCherokee Tp
CrossesCreek
Location5.85 Mi.Ne of Tp Gate
Coordinates36.18547, -95.17437
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width161 ft (49 m)
Roadway width158 ft (48.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2022)
Projected traffic15,040 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherokee Tp over Creek built?

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

What condition is Cherokee Tp over 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 Cherokee Tp over Creek carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee Tp over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee Tp over Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.