US Bridges

SE 29th ST(E1090) over Kuhlman Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · .4E Sooner RD · Structure no. 131360000000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 29th ST(E1090) over Kuhlman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 29th ST(E1090) over Kuhlman Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 71 years old, older 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 6 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 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,080 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 29th ST(E1090)
CrossesKuhlman Creek
Location.4E Sooner RD
RouteCity Street E1090
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.43517, -97.41362
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,300 (2022)
Projected traffic34,080 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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(E1090) over Kuhlman Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SE 29th ST(E1090) over Kuhlman Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SE 29th ST(E1090) over Kuhlman Creek carry?

About 21,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SE 29th ST(E1090) over Kuhlman Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SE 29th ST(E1090) over Kuhlman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.