US Bridges

0742C over Kanola Creek

Poor

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 2.3E of Durant · Structure no. 054440000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

0742C over Kanola Creek is a concrete slab carrying 0742C over Kanola Creek in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries0742C
CrossesKanola Creek
Location2.3E of Durant
RouteCounty Highway 742C
Coordinates33.9806, -96.31574
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0742C over Kanola Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0742C over Kanola Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 0742C over Kanola Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 0742C over Kanola Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 0742C over Kanola Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.