US Bridges

7420C Major over Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oklahoma · 4 MI S 0.1 E of US 60 · Structure no. 176820000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7420C Major over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 7420C Major over Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 746 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,194 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries7420C Major
CrossesCreek
Location4 MI S 0.1 E of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 7411
Coordinates36.6701, -95.93485
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2022)
Projected traffic1,194 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 7420C Major over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7420C Major over 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 7420C Major over Creek carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7420C Major over Creek?

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

Who owns 7420C Major over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.