US Bridges

7444C over Buck Creek

Good

Washington County, Oklahoma · 15.6S&6E. of JCT US75&60 · Structure no. 244840000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7444C over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7444C over Buck Creek in Washington County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries7444C
CrossesBuck Creek
Location15.6S&6E. of JCT US75&60
RouteCounty Highway 7444C
Coordinates36.50167, -95.83028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic184 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7444C over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7444C over Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 7444C over Buck Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7444C over Buck Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 7444C over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.