US Bridges

E1729 (hickory Ave over Creek

FairPosted for load

Stephens County, Oklahoma · Betw 3rd & 4 ST · Structure no. 085090000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E1729 (hickory Ave over Creek is a concrete slab carrying E1729 (hickory Ave over Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE1729 (hickory Ave
CrossesCreek
LocationBetw 3rd & 4 ST
RouteCity Street E1729
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.50821, -97.9495
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E1729 (hickory Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E1729 (hickory Ave over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E1729 (hickory Ave over Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E1729 (hickory Ave over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E1729 (hickory Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.