US Bridges

S.H. 101 over Big Lee Creek

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Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 18.65 E JCT US-59 · Structure no. 289330000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 101 over Big Lee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 101 over Big Lee Creek in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.H. 101
CrossesBig Lee Creek
Location18.65 E JCT US-59
RouteState Highway 101
CountySequoyah County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.56583, -94.53194
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic608 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

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

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.