US Bridges

7438C over Rice Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Oklahoma · 1. W 2.3 S of US 60 · Structure no. 045460000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7438C over Rice Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7438C over Rice Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries7438C
CrossesRice Creek
Location1. W 2.3 S of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 7438C
CountyWashington County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.69401, -95.95335
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7438C over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7438C over Rice 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 7438C over Rice Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7438C over Rice Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 7438C over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.