ABOUT: The Tenkiller Ferry Lake Bridge Replacement project is a critical infrastructure upgrade to replace the structurally deficient and fracture-critical bridge over the main spillway. Tenkiller Dam and the main spillway bridge were constructed in 1951. The project will enhance the safety for the travelling public and businesses who use this route daily, safeguard the integrity of the Tenkiller Ferry Dam, and ensures continued, reliable water management for the region. This proactive investment will protect lives, property, and economic activity for years to come. The project is currently in construction.
Enhanced Safety: The primary driver for this project is public safety. The new bridge is being built to modern standards to handle current and future traffic loads, replacing the 75-year-old structurally deficient bridge.
Economic and Community Impact: The new bridge will remove the current weight limit, facilitating commerce, improving emergency response times, and providing a reliable transportation route for local residents, businesses, and the tourism industry.
Efficient Progress: Construction is currently ahead of schedule, demonstrating excellent partnership between USACE and the awarded contractor showing commitment to delivering a safe, reliable bridge to the community sooner than anticipated while minimizing public disruption.
