US Bridges

7436C Major over Caney River

Poor

Washington County, Oklahoma · 3. N 1.4 W of US 75 · Structure no. 205720000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7436C Major over Caney River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7436C Major over Caney River in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries7436C Major
CrossesCaney River
Location3. N 1.4 W of US 75
RouteCounty Highway 7409
Coordinates36.82955, -95.96043
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2022)
Projected traffic498 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$862,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7436C Major over Caney River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7436C Major over Caney River 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 7436C Major over Caney River carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7436C Major over Caney River?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 7436C Major over Caney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.