7452C over Saunders Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Oklahoma · 18.9S&3E of JCT US75&US60 · Structure no. 037340000000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
7452C over Saunders Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 7452C over Saunders Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 7452C over Saunders Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is 7452C over Saunders 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 2023.
How much traffic does 7452C over Saunders Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 7452C over Saunders Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns 7452C over Saunders Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.