US Bridges

I-35 over Little River

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 4.2 MI S JCT SH37 · Structure no. 125580000000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over Little River is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 over Little River in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 74 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 80,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,800 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35
CrossesLittle River
Location4.2 MI S JCT SH37
RouteInterstate 35
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.27596, -97.48574
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,500 (2022)
Projected traffic128,800 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$689,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over Little River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is I-35 over Little River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 over Little River carry?

About 80,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over Little River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.