US Bridges

S.H. 101 over Little Lee Creek

Good

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 16.69 E JCT US-59 · Structure no. 274760000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
427 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 101 over Little Lee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 101 over Little Lee Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesS.H. 101
CrossesLittle Lee Creek
Location16.69 E JCT US-59
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates35.57305, -94.55722
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length427 ft (130.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 101 over Little Lee Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 101 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 101 over Little Lee Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 101 over Little Lee Creek?

The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 101 over Little Lee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.