US Bridges

Douglas Blvd. over Soldier Creek Trib.

Good

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 1.4N of SE 29th on Dougla · Structure no. 279730000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,768
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Blvd. over Soldier Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Douglas Blvd. over Soldier Creek Trib. in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 17,768 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,429 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDouglas Blvd.
CrossesSoldier Creek Trib.
Location1.4N of SE 29th on Dougla
RouteCity Street N3160
CountyOklahoma County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.45508, -97.37099
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,768 (2022)
Projected traffic28,429 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Douglas Blvd. over Soldier Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas Blvd. over Soldier Creek Trib. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Douglas Blvd. over Soldier Creek Trib. carry?

About 17,768 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Douglas Blvd. over Soldier Creek Trib.?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Douglas Blvd. over Soldier Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.