US Bridges

S.H. 101 over Little Sallisaw Creek

Good

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 3.32 E JCT US-59 · Structure no. 286770000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 101 over Little Sallisaw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S.H. 101 over Little Sallisaw Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 101
CrossesLittle Sallisaw Creek
Location3.32 E JCT US-59
RouteState Highway 101
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.50702, -94.71326
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 101 over Little Sallisaw 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 Sallisaw Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.