US Bridges

S.H. 29 over West Fish Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Oklahoma · 4.0 MI W JCT SH76 · Structure no. 129570000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 29 over West Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 29 over West Fish Creek in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 29
CrossesWest Fish Creek
Location4.0 MI W JCT SH76
RouteState Highway 29
CountyStephens County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.63774, -97.66943
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 29 over West Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 29 over West Fish 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 29 over West Fish Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 29 over West Fish Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 29 over West Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.