US Bridges

S.H. 82 over Creek

Fair

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma · 7.01 N JCT US-64 · Structure no. 291310000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 82 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 82 over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesS.H. 82
CrossesCreek
Location7.01 N JCT US-64
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates35.58972, -94.97611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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. 82 over Creek built?

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

What condition is S.H. 82 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 82 over Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 82 over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 82 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.