US Bridges

IRR 6842C over Little Lee Creek

Good

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 4.4 MI NW of SH 101 · Structure no. 198100000000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 6842C over Little Lee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR 6842C over Little Lee Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 45 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIRR 6842C
CrossesLittle Lee Creek
Location4.4 MI NW of SH 101
RouteCounty Highway 6842C
Coordinates35.63238, -94.5795
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$755,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR 6842C over Little Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is IRR 6842C over Little Lee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR 6842C over Little Lee Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR 6842C over Little Lee Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 6842C over Little Lee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.