US Bridges

7432C over Saunders Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Oklahoma · 19S 2.8E of JCT US75&60 · Structure no. 013310000000000

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7432C over Saunders Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 7432C over Saunders Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 271 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries7432C
CrossesSaunders Creek
Location19S 2.8E of JCT US75&60
RouteCounty Highway 7432C
CountyWashington County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.45264, -95.88759
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2022)
Projected traffic434 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7432C over Saunders Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7432C over Saunders Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 7432C over Saunders Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7432C over Saunders Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 7432C over Saunders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.