US Bridges

7412C over Post Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Oklahoma · 3.1 E 8. N of US 60 · Structure no. 135540000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
443
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7412C over Post Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 7412C over Post Oak Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries7412C
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location3.1 E 8. N of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 7412C
Coordinates36.85846, -95.87632
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2022)
Projected traffic709 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7412C over Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7412C over Post Oak 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 7412C over Post Oak Creek carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7412C over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 7412C over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.