US Bridges

6814C/ E1070 over Little Sallisaw Creek

FairPosted for load

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 2.9 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 194610000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6814C/ E1070 over Little Sallisaw Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 6814C/ E1070 over Little Sallisaw Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries6814C/ E1070
CrossesLittle Sallisaw Creek
Location2.9 MI E of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 6814C
Coordinates35.46353, -94.7367
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$587,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6814C/ E1070 over Little Sallisaw Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6814C/ E1070 over Little Sallisaw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 6814C/ E1070 over Little Sallisaw Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6814C/ E1070 over Little Sallisaw Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 6814C/ E1070 over Little Sallisaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.