I-35 over Red Branch Creek
FairGarvin County, Oklahoma · 1 MI N JCT SH 29 · Structure no. 172270000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,050
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-35 over Red Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 over Red Branch Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 57 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 16,050 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,680 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-35 over Red Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I-35 over Red Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-35 over Red Branch Creek carry?
About 16,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I-35 over Red Branch Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I-35 over Red Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.