US Bridges

S.H. 29 over Red Branch Creek

Good

Garvin County, Oklahoma · .2W of Jct. U.S. 77 · Structure no. 266350000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 29 over Red Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 29 over Red Branch Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 29
CrossesRed Branch Creek
Location.2W of Jct. U.S. 77
RouteState Highway 29
CountyGarvin County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.65162, -97.20421
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 29 over Red Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 29 over Red Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 29 over Red Branch Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 29 over Red Branch Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 29 over Red Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.