US Bridges

0740C over Creek

Good

Bryan County, Oklahoma · 3N .5E of Yarnaby · Structure no. 278460000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

0740C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 0740C over Creek in Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Carries0740C
CrossesCreek
Location3N .5E of Yarnaby
RouteCounty Highway 740C
Coordinates33.83139, -96.25056
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0740C over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0740C over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 0740C over Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 0740C over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 0740C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.