US Bridges

I-35 over Sewer Creek

Fair

Carter County, Oklahoma · 6.4 MI N Love C/L · Structure no. 163980000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over Sewer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 over Sewer Creek in Carter County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 32,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,320 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35
CrossesSewer Creek
Location6.4 MI N Love C/L
RouteInterstate 35
CountyCarter County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.16132, -97.16565
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,700 (2022)
Projected traffic52,320 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over Sewer Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 over Sewer 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 over Sewer Creek carry?

About 32,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over Sewer Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-35 over Sewer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.