US Bridges

Cherokee Tp over S.H. 82 under

Good

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 6.65 MI N of Cherokee C/L · Structure no. 228760000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cherokee Tp over S.H. 82 under is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee Tp over S.H. 82 under 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 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,880 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesCherokee Tp
CrossesS.H. 82 under
Location6.65 MI N of Cherokee C/L
Coordinates36.18781, -95.1597
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2022)
Projected traffic4,880 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherokee Tp over S.H. 82 under built?

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

What condition is Cherokee Tp over S.H. 82 under 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 S.H. 82 under carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee Tp over S.H. 82 under?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee Tp over S.H. 82 under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.