US Bridges

I-35 over Creek

Fair

Kay County, Oklahoma · 8.9 MI N Noble C/L · Structure no. 142490000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 over Creek in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,120 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35
CrossesCreek
Location8.9 MI N Noble C/L
RouteInterstate 35
CountyKay County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.72405, -97.34564
Functional classRural 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2022)
Projected traffic25,120 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 over Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 over Creek carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-35 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.