US Bridges

7420C Major over Fish Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Oklahoma · 4. S .4 E of US 75 · Structure no. 178640000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7420C Major over Fish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 7420C Major over Fish 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,194 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries7420C Major
CrossesFish Creek
Location4. S .4 E of US 75
RouteCounty Highway 7411
Coordinates36.66999, -95.92832
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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$480,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7420C Major over Fish Creek built?

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

What condition is 7420C Major over Fish 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 7420C Major over Fish Creek carry?

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

How long is 7420C Major over Fish Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 7420C Major over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.