US Bridges

I-35 Sd over Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Oklahoma · 500 West of I-35 · Structure no. 167020000000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 Sd over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 Sd over Creek in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 151 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-35 Sd
CrossesCreek
Location500 West of I-35
CountyCleveland County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.31979, -97.49231
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width151 ft (46 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 Sd over Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-35 Sd over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-35 Sd over Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 Sd over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.