US Bridges

7334C over Yellow Water Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Wagoner County, Oklahoma · 2.0E & 5.6S SH51B/104 Int · Structure no. 110750000000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7334C over Yellow Water Ditch is a concrete slab carrying 7334C over Yellow Water Ditch in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries7334C
CrossesYellow Water Ditch
Location2.0E & 5.6S SH51B/104 Int
RouteCounty Highway 7334C
Coordinates35.79116, -95.57096
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$439,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7334C over Yellow Water Ditch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7334C over Yellow Water Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 7334C over Yellow Water Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7334C over Yellow Water Ditch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 7334C over Yellow Water Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.