US Bridges

E1105 (sw 51) over Lightning Creek

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1/2 Blk E of Harvey · Structure no. 225780000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1105 (sw 51) over Lightning Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E1105 (sw 51) over Lightning Creek in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE1105 (sw 51)
CrossesLightning Creek
Location1/2 Blk E of Harvey
RouteCity Street E1105
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.41409, -97.51824
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$448,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1105 (sw 51) over Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1105 (sw 51) over Lightning 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E1105 (sw 51) over Lightning Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1105 (sw 51) over Lightning Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E1105 (sw 51) over Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.