US Bridges

7434C Major over Keeler Creek

Poor

Washington County, Oklahoma · 2W.&6.2S.OF JCT US75&US60 · Structure no. 098160000000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
902
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7434C Major over Keeler Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7434C Major over Keeler Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 902 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,443 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries7434C Major
CrossesKeeler Creek
Location2W.&6.2S.OF JCT US75&US60
RouteCounty Highway 7411
Coordinates36.63779, -95.97145
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic902 (2022)
Projected traffic1,443 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$545,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7434C Major over Keeler Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7434C Major over Keeler 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 7434C Major over Keeler Creek carry?

About 902 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7434C Major over Keeler Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 7434C Major over Keeler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.