US Bridges

7430C over Caney River

Poor

Washington County, Oklahoma · 15. S 5.4 E of US75& 60 · Structure no. 211080000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7430C over Caney River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7430C over Caney River 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 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries7430C
CrossesCaney River
Location15. S 5.4 E of US75& 60
RouteCounty Highway 7430C
CountyWashington County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.50912, -95.84324
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2022)
Projected traffic246 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$794,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7430C over Caney River built?

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

What condition is 7430C 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 7430C over Caney River carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7430C over Caney River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 7430C over Caney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.