US Bridges

7402C Major over E. Br. N. Fork Cotton CR

Fair

Washington County, Oklahoma · 2. S 4.1 E of US 75 · Structure no. 201450000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7402C Major over E. Br. N. Fork Cotton CR is a concrete culvert carrying 7402C Major over E. Br. N. Fork Cotton CR in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries7402C Major
CrossesE. Br. N. Fork Cotton CR
Location2. S 4.1 E of US 75
RouteCounty Highway 7421
CountyWashington County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.97086, -95.84815
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic168 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 7402C Major over E. Br. N. Fork Cotton CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7402C Major over E. Br. N. Fork Cotton CR 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 7402C Major over E. Br. N. Fork Cotton CR carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7402C Major over E. Br. N. Fork Cotton CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 7402C Major over E. Br. N. Fork Cotton CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.