US Bridges

7442C over Lacy Creek

Fair

Washington County, Oklahoma · 19.5S&5E of JCT US75&60 · Structure no. 209420000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7442C over Lacy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 7442C over Lacy Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 466 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries7442C
CrossesLacy Creek
Location19.5S&5E of JCT US75&60
RouteCounty Highway 7442C
CountyWashington County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.44523, -95.8483
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2022)
Projected traffic746 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 7442C over Lacy Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7442C over Lacy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 7442C over Lacy Creek carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7442C over Lacy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 7442C over Lacy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.