CHEROKEE TP
Carrying CHEROKEE TP over LITTLE SPRING CREEK
11.6 MI.NE OF TP GATE, Mayes, Oklahoma
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CHEROKEE TP
The CHEROKEE TP bridge in Mayes, Oklahoma carries CHEROKEE TP over LITTLE SPRING CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 91.4 meters (300 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oklahoma bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CHEROKEE TP compares
Live comparison across Oklahoma.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1991
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 91.4 m (300 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.0 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 239410000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHEROKEE TP is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CHEROKEE TP against other structures in Mayes and across Oklahoma. Oklahoma bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CHEROKEE TP?
CHEROKEE TP in Mayes, Oklahoma has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CHEROKEE TP inspected?
CHEROKEE TP's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHEROKEE TP is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CHEROKEE TP?
CHEROKEE TP has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CHEROKEE TP?
CHEROKEE TP is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is CHEROKEE TP and does age affect safety?
CHEROKEE TP was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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