US Bridges

S.H. 141 over East Negro Creek

Good

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 3.50 E JCT US-59 · Structure no. 283450000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 141 over East Negro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 141 over East Negro Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesS.H. 141
CrossesEast Negro Creek
Location3.50 E JCT US-59
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates35.38167, -94.74361
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2022)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 141 over East Negro Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 141 over East Negro 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. 141 over East Negro Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 141 over East Negro Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 141 over East Negro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.