US Bridges

I-35 over Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 2.6 MI S JCT SH37 · Structure no. 125860000000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 over Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 97,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,840 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 317 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35
CrossesCreek
Location2.6 MI S JCT SH37
RouteInterstate 35
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.29652, -97.48997
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width317 ft (96.6 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,400 (2022)
Projected traffic155,840 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is I-35 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 over Creek carry?

About 97,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 317 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.