US Bridges

Heritage Road over Squirrel Creek #2

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · Heritage RD East of EW118 · Structure no. 000000000009023

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Heritage Road over Squirrel Creek #2 is a steel truss - thru carrying Heritage Road over Squirrel Creek #2 in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHeritage Road
CrossesSquirrel Creek #2
LocationHeritage RD East of EW118
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.30011, -96.93146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks0%
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

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Heritage Road over Squirrel Creek #2 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heritage Road over Squirrel Creek #2 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 Heritage Road over Squirrel Creek #2 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Heritage Road over Squirrel Creek #2?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Heritage Road over Squirrel Creek #2?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.