US Bridges

SE 29th St. over Crooked Oak Creek

Poor

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.1 MI E of Eastern Ave · Structure no. 099570000000000

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 29th St. over Crooked Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 29th St. over Crooked Oak Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 3 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,640 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE 29th St.
CrossesCrooked Oak Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Eastern Ave
RouteCity Street 9420
Coordinates35.43516, -97.47456
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,640 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 29th St. over Crooked Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 29th St. over Crooked Oak Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SE 29th St. over Crooked Oak Creek carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SE 29th St. over Crooked Oak Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SE 29th St. over Crooked Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.