US Bridges

S.H. 101 over Creek

Good

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 19.37 E JCT US-59 · Structure no. 288140000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 101 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 101 over Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 101
CrossesCreek
Location19.37 E JCT US-59
RouteState Highway 101
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.56583, -94.51917
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic608 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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. 101 over Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 101 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 101 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.