US Bridges

7434C Major over Caney River

Fair

Washington County, Oklahoma · 4.1 MI N of Ochelata · Structure no. 211090000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
403 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,245
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7434C Major over Caney River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7434C Major 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 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 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,992 by 2042. The structure is 403 ft (122.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries7434C Major
CrossesCaney River
Location4.1 MI N of Ochelata
RouteCounty Highway 7411
CountyWashington County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.65874, -95.97144
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length403 ft (122.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2022)
Projected traffic1,992 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7434C Major over Caney River built?

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

What condition is 7434C Major over Caney River 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 7434C Major over Caney River carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7434C Major over Caney River?

The structure is 403 ft (122.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 7434C Major over Caney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.